Dental Assistant II

Kintegra Health; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Kintegra Health in Gastonia, NC seeks a Dental Assistant II to support dental providers in patient care and related administrative tasks at Assigned Dental Clinic.

The role involves preparing patients, taking vital signs, and assisting with exams. Experience in a dental setting, ability to handle multiple priorities, and strong attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Sits/stands/walks long periods; ability to work with varied priorities.
• Maintain confidentiality of records and communicate with all levels of staff.
• Work independently with minimal supervision and collaborate with providers and management.

Responsibilities

• Take and record vital signs and medical histories.
• Prepare patients for examinations.
• Room setup and ready the doctor for treatment.
• Take and develop radiographs (X-rays) correctly.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

ADA-accredited dental program (1 academic year+)

Job description

Title: Dental Assistant II

Department: Dental Clinical Services

Status: Hourly

Location: Assigned Dental Clinic

Reports To: Site Supervisor/Dentist/Dental Business Manager/Director

Direct Reports: None

Summary of Position

A DA II must be able to perform all the minimum qualifications of the DA II job descriptions. The role of the DA II is a nonexempt position responsible for performing a variety of duties related to dental patient care directed by dental providers. They may be involved in both the clinical and administrative areas including assisting physicians with patient care and handling minimal clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks. Provides information to patients so they may fully utilize and benefit from the dental services.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be able to sit, stand and walk for long periods of time. Able to read and understand the English language. Able to effectively maintain confidentiality of records and communicate with all levels of personnel. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with providers, management staff, and contacts outside the organization. Must be able to work with multiple changing priorities. Requires excellent organizational, problem solving and critical thinking skills. Must be able to interact with individuals of all cultures and levels of authority. Requires the ability to maintain confidentiality. Must be able to function as part of a team. Excellent attention to detail. Ability to maintain a neat and well-groomed appearance

Experience

Minimum one years’ experience.

Education

One academic year or longer in an ADA-accredited dental program

Licensure

Coronal polishing, radiographic certification, nitrous oxide sedation a plus

Certifications

BLS/OSHA/HIPAA

Key Responsibilities

• Take/record vital signs and medical histories
• Prepare patients for examinations
• Room stocked and prepared for doctors arrival for treatment of patient
• Take and develop X-rays properly (radiographs)