Dental Assistant I & II ( PRN )

Triad Adult and Pediatric Medicine, Inc.; North Carolina; On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Triad Adult and Pediatric Medicine, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant I & II (PRN) to support pediatric dental care in High Point, NC. The role emphasizes assisting the dental team with 4-handed dentistry and maintaining patient comfort throughout procedures.

The ideal candidate will prepare and sterilize instruments, take dental X-rays with proper certification, and manage lab tasks while ensuring accurate documentation in the EHR (Epic Wisdom) in compliance with HIPAA guidelines.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in 4-handed dentistry and patient comfort.
• Maintain sterile environment and prepare instruments.
• Take dental X-rays with proper certification.

Responsibilities

• Ensure operatories are ready for patients before clinic hours/end of day.
• Prepare and sterilize instruments and dental equipment.
• Take and process dental X-rays (with proper certification).
• Record findings in the EHR (Epic Wisdom) in accordance with HIPAA.
• Schedule and confirm patient appointments and update patient records.

Skills

4-handed dentistry

Tools

Epic Wisdom

Job description

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Dental Assistant I & II ( PRN )

Full Time Highpoint, NC, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1583

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.

Operational Excellence

• Ensure the delivery of all dental treatment and care is consistent with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards, including clinic policies and quality initiatives.
• Participate in peer review and TAPM Quality Assurance/Improvement surveys and actions.