Dental Assistant II

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, LifeInsurance

403(b) Plan

Paid Holidays

CME (Continuing Medical Education)

Job summary

Piedmont Health Services, Inc. in Burlington, NC seeks a Dental Assistant II to support the dentist chairside with procedures, sterilize instruments, and manage supplies. The position requires radiology, coronal polishing, and CPR certifications, plus proficiency in Microsoft Office and healthcare software.

Work location is Burlington CHC with some Mobile Health Unit coverage. Schedule is Monday through Thursday, 7:45 am to 6:15 pm. Competitive pay and benefits listed in the posting.

Qualifications

• 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: Up-to-date immunizations prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient dental discomfort and/or concerns.
• Review patient medical history.
• Take blood pressure.
• Provide follow-up instructions and direct patient to checkout area.
• Assist dentist in procedures and prepare treatment room.
• Prepare dental treatment room with disinfectants and barriers.
• Assist in radiographs, impressions, sealants and coronal polishing.
• Load anesthetic syringe and prepare materials as needed.
• Maintain patient records and radiographs for dentist.

Skills

Dental assisting

Education

Dental Assistant Certification

Radiology Certification

Coronal Polishing Certification

CPR-BLS

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’s 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 performs direct patient care functions, performs laboratory procedures, sterilizes and manages dental instruments, dental radiographs (expose, process and mount), coordinates patient traffic, manage dental supplies and dental equipment maintenance.

Location & Schedule

• 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 am - 6:15 pm
• 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 other 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.
• Prepare Patient Records and Radiographs for Dentist (View Medical History for Allergies).
• Assist Dentist in completing dental services with patient.
• Proper exchanging of 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 syringe material for elastic impression.
• Take 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.