Dental Assistant II

Lane & Associates Family Dentistry; Garner (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established dental practice is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant II to join their team. This entry-level full-time position involves assisting the dentist with patient care, maintaining the operatory, and ensuring a smooth patient experience. Candidates must hold valid dental assistant certification and state X-ray certification, along with strong communication and organizational skills. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to support a dental environment, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Dental Assistant and State of NC X-Ray Certification required.
• High School Diploma or GED is necessary.
• Ability to lift 15-20 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist in rendering patient care.
• Maintain inventory control and cleanliness of operatory rooms.
• Expose digital radiographs and take preliminary impressions.

Skills

Planning and organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Anticipation of patient needs

Professional appearance

Computer literacy

Education

Dental Assistant Certification

State of NC X-Ray Certification

High School Diploma or GED

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Responsible for assisting the dentist in rendering patient care, maintaining inventory control in the operatory rooms where treatment is rendered by the dentist, helping with infection control by sterilizing and disinfecting instruments, setting up instrument trays, and preparing materials.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

Daily/Weekly/Monthly Tasks will include, but are not limited to:

• Assist the dentist in rendering patient care
• Reinforces preventive maintenance instructions to patients
• Seats and prepares the patients for treatment
• Tending to the patient during dental procedures, while keeping the patient calm and comfortable.
• Cleans operatory after treatment procedures along with disinfecting all areas involved in patient care
• Readies tray set-ups for procedures & sterilizes instruments
• Exposes digital radiographs
• Takes preliminary impression for needed procedures
• Monitors all lab cases and ensures they are ready for the patient’s appointment
• Monitors lab tracking system
• Maintain the office dental supply inventory control system, the lab tracking system
• Follows OSHA & Company Safety Policies & Procedures
• Retrieving 5 Star Google Reviews
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Skills And Attributes

• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Having the expertise to anticipate patient’s and dentist needs
• Professional appearance and manner
• Computer literacy
  
  

Job Specifications

• Dental Assistant Certification is required
• State of NC X-Ray Certification
• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to lift 15-20 lbs

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Medical Practices

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