Dental Assistant II

Sfdsmiles; Angier (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental practice in North Carolina is seeking a skilled Dental Assistant to aid in providing primary care dental services. The role demands strong patient care capabilities and compliance with sterilization protocols, along with managing dental instruments and patient follow-ups to ensure smooth operations. Ideal candidates will possess relevant certifications and a commitment to dental hygiene and patient education.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

401(k)

PTO and Holiday pay

Competitive Pay

Qualifications

• Must be DA II or CDA certified.
• Two years of experience preferred.
• Current CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentist and hygienist during procedures.
• Handle sterilization and preparation of treatment area.
• Maintain adequate operatory supplies and documentation.

Skills

Patient Assistance

Sterilization

Inventory Control

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

X-Ray Certification

CPR Certification

Job description

Description

The Dental Assistant is responsible for assisting the dentist and dental hygienist in the direct provision of primary care dental services to patients. The Dental Assistant is also responsible for sterilization, preparation and inventory control of dental instruments and supplies.

Essential Duties:

• Assist patients in resolving minor difficulties, answering their questions, and giving directions to patients as authorized by the dentist. Collect and record all patient health history.
• Timely preparation of treatment area by sterilizing and properly setting for procedures. Serves as dentist’s chair-side assistant including delivering instruments and materials for dentist’s access.
• Maintains dental department equipment and work areas in compliance with policies and procedures relative to infection control and safety issues, including the sterilization of all reusable dental instruments and equipment and the proper disposal of all contaminated or potentially contaminated materials
• Maintains adequate operatory supplies and compiles a list for inventory control and ordering purposes.
• Completes checklists as assigned and participates in daily huddles to ensure that every single day flows smoothly.
• Assists with various clinical and administrative functions of the office as appropriate and as time permits and instructed.
• Assists Dentist in advanced procedures such as crown/bridge prep, oral surgery procedures, and endodontic treatment.
• Handle laboratory procedures such as pouring impressions, model trimming, fabricating mouth guards, temporary crowns, retainers, and other appliances as well as case management follow up. This shall include the correct documentation needed for lab slips and contact with the dental laboratory companies.
• Handle patient education such as post op instructions, oral hygiene instruction, consent forms and other forms of clinical education.
• Scheduling of follow up appointments when required.
• Provide a proper handoff to the administration staff and properly communicate ongoing treatment needs.
• Each night, make post up follow up calls to any patients having invasive procedures such as extractions, crowns, or root canals.
• Any other duties as assigned

Education / Experience Required:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Special Requirements/Certifications/Licenses:

• X-Ray Certification
• Two years of experience, preferred
• Current CPR certification
• Must be DA II or CDA

Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• PTO and Holiday pay
• Competitive Pay

Schedule:

• Monday& Wednesday8:00a.m.to4:00p.m.Tuesday&Thursday8:00a.m.to3:00p.m.& Friday8:00a.m.to2:00p.m.