Dental Assistant I/ II

CommWell Health; Ocean Isle Beach (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

CommWell Health seeks a Dental Assistant I/ II in Ocean Isle Beach to provide support in dental care. The role involves assisting dentists during examinations, maintaining sterilization procedures, and enhancing patient care. Ideal candidates should possess relevant certifications and skill in patient management. This full-time position is ideal for entry-level applicants eager to build a career in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Possess a valid Dental Assistant Certification.
• Hold current BLS and Infection Control certifications.
• Familiar with OSHA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist during exams and treatment.
• Maintain and sterilize dental instruments.
• Prepare patients for dental procedures.

Skills

Patient care

Sterilization techniques

Radiography

Oral hygiene instruction

Education

Dental Assistant Certification

Tools

X-Ray equipment

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• Exposes and develops radiographs, according to standard protocols and/or dentist orders
• Assists dentist during oral exam and treatment
• Maintains dental instruments and equipment
• Cleans and maintains the dental operatories, sterilization and lab areas
• Stocks operatories with adequate supplies at end of each day and as needed
• Assists dental hygienist and clerk when necessary and feasible
• Assists the patient in development of the patient’s Dental Self-Management goals and care plans
• Focuses on the assessment, monitoring and proactive management of the healthcare needs of the patient population
• Performs front desk duties in absence of Guest Service Associate (GSA) or as directed
• Pour impressions and trim models
• Fabricates custom trays.
• Responsible for purchase orders and ordering of monthly expendable supplies, as directed.
• Participates in continuing education on and off site as appropriate and feasible.
• Applies sealants to teeth as designated by the dentist.
• Polishes teeth following prophy of teeth by the Dentist and give oral hygiene instructions to patients.
• Takes alginate impressions as designated by the dentist.
• Adhere to OSHA, Infection Control/Spice Regulations
• Perform Sterilization of Dental Instruments and Dental Equipment
• Perform Autoclave cleaning/maintenance, Lab duties, eye wash station, monitor/record AED/Crash Cart, O2 Tanks, Expiration dates, Sharps containers, Refrigerator/Freezer, Glucose testing, and referral monitoring
• Assist RDH when feasible
• Train novice assistants, as needed.
• Attend quarterly workshops.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Job Details

Description

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prepares patient for the dentist
• completes medical history review
• notes chief complaint in chart
• takes blood pressure and document
• Exposes and develops radiographs, according to standard protocols and/or dentist orders
• Assists dentist during oral exam and treatment
• Maintains dental instruments and equipment
• Cleans and maintains the dental operatories, sterilization and lab areas
• Stocks operatories with adequate supplies at end of each day and as needed
• Assists dental hygienist and clerk when necessary and feasible
• Assists the patient in development of the patient’s Dental Self-Management goals and care plans
• Focuses on the assessment, monitoring and proactive management of the healthcare needs of the patient population
• Performs front desk duties in absence of Guest Service Associate (GSA) or as directed
• Pour impressions and trim models
• Fabricates custom trays.
• Responsible for purchase orders and ordering of monthly expendable supplies, as directed.
• Participates in continuing education on and off site as appropriate and feasible.
• Applies sealants to teeth as designated by the dentist.
• Polishes teeth following prophy of teeth by the Dentist and give oral hygiene instructions to patients.
• Takes alginate impressions as designated by the dentist.
• Adhere to OSHA, Infection Control/Spice Regulations
• Perform Sterilization of Dental Instruments and Dental Equipment
• Perform Autoclave cleaning/maintenance, Lab duties, eye wash station, monitor/record AED/Crash Cart, O2 Tanks, Expiration dates, Sharps containers, Refrigerator/Freezer, Glucose testing, and referral monitoring
• Assist RDH when feasible
• Train novice assistants, as needed.
• Attend quarterly workshops.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Skills

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES

• BLS Certificate from American Red Cross or American Heart Association )
• Radiography (X-Ray) Certification
• Infection Control/Sterilization Certification
• Medical Emergencies (Dental Office Certification
• Dental Assistant Certification
• Current NC Driver’s License

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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