DENTAL ASSISTANT II

Advance Community Health; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Advance Community Health is seeking a Dental Assistant II to join their Raleigh team. The role involves assisting in oral surgeries, maintaining dental equipment, and providing patient care. Ideal candidates will have DA Certification and experience in dental assisting, along with strong computer skills. This full-time position offers a dynamic work environment and various benefits.

Benefits

Company-paid Medical Premiums for Employee + two dependents

Dental and Vision insurance

401k participation

Birthday Off

Floating Holiday

Qualifications

• DA Certification from an accredited program required.
• Preferred: Coronal Polish and Nitrous Certifications.
• Dental assisting experience and strong computer skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist dental providers during treatments and maintain dental instruments.
• Record patient health histories and take dental x-rays.
• Prepare patients and provide oral care instructions.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Strong computer skills

Education

DA Certification from an accredited program

Coronal Polish Certification

Nitrous Certification

Job description

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Why Join Advance Community Health

Advance Community Health (ACH) offers employment opportunities across multiple locations in the Triangle, including Raleigh, Apex, Cary, Fuquay-Varina, and Louisburg. Our Raleigh office, located less than 6 minutes from Downtown Raleigh, provides easy access to the area's food and entertainment options. The Triangle region offers a vibrant, fulfilling lifestyle for everyone.

Position Summary

We are seeking an additional Dental Assistant to join our team of dental professionals. Under the supervision of the Practice Manager and dentist, the Dental Assistant will assist with oral surgery and other procedures, prepare tools and instruments, and provide chair-side assistance with four-handed dentistry techniques. Responsibilities also include recording dental findings, clinical charting, coding, and sterilizing equipment. Familiarity with standard dental concepts, practices, and procedures is required.

Benefits Offered

• Company-paid Medical Premiums for Employee + two dependents.
• Dental and Vision insurance
• 401k participation
• All employees receive their Birthday Off
• Floating Holiday

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Chairside experience in assisting dental providers during treatments
• Preparing patients and obtaining pertinent information
• Maintaining dental instruments and equipment
• Cleaning and maintaining operatories and lab
• Stocking and ordering supplies
• Exposing and developing radiographs
• Pouring and trimming models, fabricating trays and bite rims
• Recording patient health histories
• Taking dental x-rays
• Providing oral care instructions to patients

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Education and Experience

• DA Certification from an accredited program
• Coronal Polish Certification (Preferred)
• Nitrous Certification
• Dental assisting experience (Preferred)
• Strong computer skills with dental software, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Performance Management Systems

Preferred Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills (written and verbal)

Work Environment

The work environment is typically moderate noise. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities. Tasks and responsibilities may vary and additional duties may be assigned at the organization's discretion. Qualifications may be considered equivalent if they meet the job requirements.

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

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care