Dental Assistant II

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry is seeking a Full-Time Dental Assistant II for their Concord location. Join a dedicated team where you can make an impact on patient happiness and well-being while enjoying competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits that include health and dental insurance, paid time off, and more.

Benefits

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience as a Dental Assistant preferred.
• CPR certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to present clinical information about treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Assists the dentist in providing dental treatment.
• Prepares and presents treatment plans to patients.
• Maintains dental instruments and records health histories.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Active listening

Education

DA Training or equivalent

CDA certification or CODA-accredited program

Tools

Eaglesoft

Denticon

Job description

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry is looking for a Full-Time Dental Assistant II at our Concord location!

Are you tired of going to work with no sense of fulfillment, happiness, or purpose? Take matters into your own hands and become a Riccobene team member! You can shape your future by engaging in the ultimate employee experience and building long-lasting relationships with your patients and co-workers, by helping them SMILE.

S- Sincerity (passion & excellence in everything we do)
M- Mastery of skills with on-the-job training
I- Integrity (doing the right thing all the time)
L- Laughter & Love (bring joy and laughter to work — happiness is always a choice)
E- Excellent compensation, employee perks & benefits (competitive salary, medical, vision, dental, 401k, bonus plan & 100% paid benefits such as telemedicine, short-term disability, and life insurance). Oh, and our annual Vegas-themed holiday party!

#ChangingLivesOneSmileAtATime

DENTAL ASSISTANT KEY COMPETENCIES

• Assists the dentist in providing dental treatment
• Functions as a treatment coordinator and prepares and presents treatment plans to patients
• Schedules patient appointments considering potential obstacles
• Maintains dental instruments, supplies, and equipment
• Collects and records patient health histories
• Assists with patient management during dental procedures
• Completes instrument cleaning & sterilization and post-op sanitization of treatment rooms
• Prepares dental materials and equipment as needed for scheduled treatments
• Completes dental charting
• Responsible for inventory supply and other ancillary duties

DENTAL ASSISTANT QUALIFICATIONS

To successfully perform the responsibilities of this role, candidates must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed but are not exhaustive. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Essential Requirements:

• DA Training or equivalent
• Preferred 2-5 years of Dental Assistant experience
• Achieved CDA certification, completed radiological equivalency exam through NC State Board of Dental Examiners, or completed CODA-accredited dental assisting program
• CPR certified, or will become CPR certified within 30 days of hire
• Ability to professionally present clinical information regarding treatment plans and insurance to patients
• Knowledge of Eaglesoft and/or Denticon software is a plus
• Regular and timely attendance
• Ability to demonstrate independent thinking, good judgment, and to implement operating practices
• Teamwork approach to responsibilities
• Initiative, dependability, and promptness
• Attention to detail with frequent repetitive work
• Flexibility to accept different work assignments, including traveling to other locations, with a positive attitude
• Ability to follow instructions and take responsibility for actions
• Maintain confidentiality with patients and patient care
• Active listening skills for clarification and ensuring outcomes

Language and Reasoning Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, manuals, and correspondence
• Problem-solving skills to handle practical situations with limited standardization
• Ability to interpret instructions in various formats (written, oral, diagram, schedule)

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance