Dental Assistant I & II

Triad-Adult-; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Triad-Adult- in Greensboro, NC is seeking a Dental Assistant I & II to join our pediatric care team. The ideal candidate will assist the dental team in providing high-quality pediatric patient care and ensure the smooth operation of the dental office.

Responsibilities include preparing operatories, handling 4-handed dentistry, taking X-rays, managing records in Epic Wisdom, and supporting scheduling and billing while maintaining infection control per OSHA guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of a dental assistant licensing or registration program as may be required by the state.
• Radiation safety certification or completion of a radiation safety course.
• 3 years chairside pediatric experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operatories for patients and ensure readiness before clinic hours and end of day.
• Proficient in 4-handed dentistry and prioritize patient comfort.
• Sterilize instruments and dental equipment.
• Take and process dental X-rays with proper certification.
• Record findings in the EHR (Epic Wisdom) per HIPAA guidelines.
• Assist with scheduling, billing, insurance claims, and inventory.

Skills

4-handed dentistry

Pediatric experience

Chairside duties

Education

High school diploma

Dental assistant licensing

Radiation safety certification

Job description

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Dental Assistant I & II

Full Time Greensboro, NC, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1556

Position Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Dental Assistant (I and II) to join our team. The ideal candidate will assist the dental team in providing high-quality pediatric patient care and ensure the smooth operation of the dental office.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that all operatories are ready for patients prior to clinic hours/end of day
• Proficiency in 4-handed dentistry, prioritizing patient comfort
• Prepare and sterilize instruments and dental equipment.
• Take and process dental X-rays (with proper certification).
• Perform basic lab tasks, such as pouring and trimming dental models.
• Take impressions of patients' teeth for study models or orthodontic appliances.
• Apply fluoride treatments and sealants (if qualified and permitted).
• Perform coronal polishing (if qualified and permitted)
• Accurately record all medical/dental findings, results and outcomes in the EHR (Epic Wisdom) in accordance with HIPAA guidelines
• Sequence and appoint comprehensive treatment plans in Wisdom
• Provide post-operative care instructions to patients.
• Ensure infection control by following OSHA and CDC guidelines.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Schedule and confirm patient appointments in Wisdom according to effective scheduling policies.
• Maintain and update patient records.
• Assist with billing, insurance claims, and payment processing.
• Order and manage dental supplies and inventory.
• Greet and check in patients, ensuring a smooth office workflow.

POSITION REQUIRMENTS

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of a dental assistant licensing or registration program as may

required by the state.

• Radiation safety certification or successful completion of a radiation safety course.
• Certification in office practice or enrollment in such a program is desired.

Experience

• 3 years chairside pediatric experience preferred