Dental Assistant II

Kintegra Health; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Kintegra Health is seeking a Dental Assistant II for an on-site clinic in Hickory, NC. This role supports dental providers in patient care and performs office duties as needed.

The DA II works in clinical and some administrative areas and reports to the Site Supervisor, Dentist, Dental Business Manager, or Director. Minimum qualifications include ADA-accredited dental program training, one year of experience, and current BLS/OSHA/HIPAA certifications.

Qualifications

• Must be able to sit, stand and walk for long periods.
• Able to read and understand English.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with providers, management and external contacts.
• Must be able to work with multiple changing priorities.
• Excellent organizational, problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to interact with individuals of all cultures and levels of authority.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records.
• Must be able to function as part of a team.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• 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
• Mix, prepare, and/or provide materials and instruments requested by the provider
• Provide proper instrument set-up prior to appointment
• Update/maintain patient dental records in the electronic dental record (EDR)
• Maintain sterilization and tray set up
• Comply with OSHA/HIPAA/PPE regulations

Skills

Vital signs

Medical histories

Reading English

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Confidentiality

Education

ADA-accredited dental program (1+ academic year)

Job description

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Dental Assistant II

Family Dentistry - Hickory ALL Full-Time Service Workers Hickory, NC, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 5233

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
• 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

1. Patient First –An approach to care that holds primary, the well‑being and desires of the patient

2.Build not Blame –Focusing first on finding fault with the process rather than the person

3.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

4. 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

5.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.