DENTAL ASSISTANT II

Advance Community Health; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is looking for a dedicated Dental Assistant II to enhance their team. This role involves assisting with oral surgeries, maintaining dental equipment, and providing excellent patient care. The ideal candidate will have a DA Certification and strong computer skills, with a preference for bilingual candidates. Join a supportive environment where your contributions will directly impact patient experiences and outcomes. This full-time position offers a structured schedule and a range of benefits, making it a great opportunity for those looking to grow in the healthcare field.

Benefits

Company paid Medical Premiums for Employee + two dependents

Dental and Vision insurance

401k participation

Birthday Off

Floating Holiday

Qualifications

• DA Certification required; experience in dental assisting preferred.
• Strong computer skills, including dental software and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist dental providers during treatments and maintain dental instruments.
• Record patient health histories and provide oral care instructions.

Skills

Dental assisting

Bilingual English/Spanish

Computer skills (dental software, MS Word, Excel)

Education

DA Certification from an accredited program

Coronal Polish Certification

Nitrous Certification

Job description

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Position Summary

Advance Community Health is seeking an additional Dental Assistant to join our team. Under the supervision of the Practice Manager and dentist, the assistant helps with oral surgeries and procedures, prepares tools, provides chair-side assistance, records findings, completes charting and coding, and sterilizes equipment. Familiarity with dental concepts, practices, and procedures is required.

Benefits Offered

• Company paid Medical Premiums for Employee + two dependents
• Dental and Vision insurance
• 401k participation
• Birthday Off for all employees
• Floating Holiday

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist dental providers during treatments
• Prepare patients and obtain pertinent information
• Maintain and sterilize dental instruments and equipment
• Maintain dental operatories and inventory supplies
• Expose and develop radiographs
• Pour and trim models, fabricate trays and bite rims
• Record patient health histories and take x-rays
• Provide oral care instructions to patients

Education and Experience

• DA Certification from an accredited program
• Coronal Polish Certification (Preferred)
• Nitrous Certification
• Dental assisting experience (Preferred)
• Strong computer skills including dental software, MS Word, Excel

Preferred Skills

• Bilingual English/Spanish (written and verbal)

Work Environment

The environment is moderate noise; accommodations can be made for disabilities. Tasks may vary as assigned by the organization.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, 8 hours per day excluding breaks.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Healthcare Provider
• Industry: Hospitals and Healthcare