Dental Assistant II

Kintegra Health; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Kintegra Health in Hickory, NC is seeking a Dental Assistant II to support clinical and administrative tasks in Assigned Dental Clinic. The role assists dentists with patient care, prepares rooms, takes X-rays, maintains records in the EDR, and ensures sterility and OSHA/HIPAA compliance.

The DA II must have at least one year of dental assisting experience, complete ADA-accredited program, and relevant certifications; coronal polishing and nitrous oxide sedation experience are a plus.

Qualifications

• Must be able to sit, stand and walk for long periods.
• 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

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)
• Mix, prepare, and/or provide all materials and instruments requested by the provider
• Provide proper instrument set-up prior to appointment
• Assist provider during examinations/procedures
• Update/maintain patient dental records accurately in the electronic dental record (EDR)
• Maintain sterilization and tray set up
• Compliance with all OSHA/HIPAA/PPE regulations

Skills

Patient care

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Organization

Critical thinking

Education

ADA-accredited dental program

Tools

EDR system

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)
• Mix, prepare, and/or provide all materials and instruments requested by the provider
• Provide proper instrument set-up prior to appointment
• Assist provider during examinations/procedures
• Update/maintain patient dental records accurately in the electronic dental record (EDR)
• Maintain sterilization and tray set up
• Compliance with all OSHA/HIPAA/PPE regulations

Kintegra Health Core Requirements

• Patient First – An approach to care that holds primary, the well-being and desires of the patient
• Build not Blame – Focusing first on finding fault with the process rather than the person
• Integrity and Honesty – Fostering an acceptance of openness, honesty, and fairness in words, deeds and the use of organizational resources judiciously for both internal and external customers
• C ooperation and Flexibility – Related to an internal believe that we function as part of an interdependent team with only shared gains or losses thereby committed to assisting whenever possible beyond the prerequisite job description
• Culturally Sensitive – Always working toward increasing one’s ability to understand, communicate with, effectively interact and care for people across cultures, while having an acute awareness of one’s own culture.