Dental Assistant II (Mobile Health Unit)

Piedmont Health Services Inc; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 28,213 - 37,911; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

403(b) Plan

Paid Holidays

CME

Job summary

Piedmont Health Services, Inc. in Burlington, NC is seeking a Dental Assistant II to support the dentist chairside, perform lab tasks, sterilize instruments, and manage supplies.

The role includes radiographs and coordinating patient flow at the Burlington CHC and Mobile Health Unit. Schedule is Monday–Thursday 7:45 a.m.–6:15 p.m.; requires licensing as a Dental Assistant II, radiology, coronal polishing, CPR-BLS, and proficiency with Office software.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Dental Assistant II, radiology, coronal polishing, and CPR-BLS required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and healthcare software.
• Up-to-date immunizations and able to clear communicable diseases.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentist chairside and perform direct patient care tasks.
• Sterilize instruments, prepare treatment rooms, and manage supplies.
• Take dental radiographs and coordinate patient flow.
• Prepare patient records and assist in radiograph mounting and filing.
• Support in lab procedures and ensure infection control.

Skills

Dental assisting

Radiology Certification

CPR/BLS

Microsoft Office

Education

Dental Assistant II Certification

Radiology Certification

Coronal Polishing Certification

CPR-BLS Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Piedmont Health Services

Piedmont Health Services, Inc. (PHS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in North Carolina. Dedicated to delivering top‑tier, accessible, and inclusive primary healthcare, PHS has proudly served for 55 years and remains the largest community health center in central NC. Operating 11 Community Health Centers, two PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) SeniorCare facilities, and 2 Mobile Health Units, PHS extends its services to residents across five counties, including Alamance, Caswell, Chatham, Orange, and Lee.

What is an FQHC?

Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) are community-based healthcare providers that receive funds from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Health Center Program to provide primary care services in under‑served areas.

Job Title

Dental Assistant II

Department

Dental

Reports to

Lead Dentist

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance (Short & Long Term Disability)
• 403(b) Plan
• Paid Holidays
• CME (Continuing Medical Education)

About Position

Assist the Dentist chairside with dental procedures, independently perform direct patient care functions, perform laboratory procedures, sterilize and manage dental instruments, perform dental radiographs (expose, process and mount), coordinate patient traffic, manage dental supplies and dental equipment maintenance.

• Work Location: Burlington CHC – 1214 Vaughn Road, Burlington, NC 27217 (First Floor)
• Mobile Health Unit – This role will also assist in appointments on the MHU
• Schedule: Monday – Thursday: 7:45 a.m. – 6:15 p.m.
• Travel: N/A

Duties / Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient dental discomfort and/or dental concerns.
• Review patient medical history.
• Perform blood pressure reading.
• Deliver proper follow‑up instructions and direct patient to dental check‑out area.
• Perform all others duties as assigned or needed.
• Prepare dental treatment room with disinfectants and proper barriers (i.e., chair, light, cart covers).
• Evaluate the treatment status from the record and prepare dental treatment room accordingly (i.e., extraction, restorative, prophy).
• Apply topical anesthetic.
• Load anesthetic syringe and ready it.
• Prepare patient records and radiographs for dentist (view medical history for allergies).
• Assist dentist in completing dental services with patient.
• Properly exchange dental instruments with dentist.
• Place and/or remove rubber dams.
• Mix and assist placement of dental materials.
• Plan trays and mix impression material.
• Assist in removal retraction cords as dentist places a syringe material for elastic impression.
• Alginate impressions.
• Sealant application.
• Coronal polishing.

Qualifications

Current/valid license: Certification as a Dental Assistant II, Radiology Certification, Coronal Polishing Certification and CPR‑Basic Life Support.

Computer skills: Microsoft Office, email/internet and ability to learn other healthcare related software.

Immunizations: Be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up‑to‑date prior to beginning employment.

Pay range: $20.48/Hourly – $27.52/Hourly (commensurate with years of experience).

EEO Statement

Piedmont Health Services, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.