Dental Assistant II

Piedmont Health Services Inc; Siler City (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

403(b) Plan

Paid Holidays

CME

Job summary

Piedmont Health Services, Inc. in Siler City, NC is seeking a Dental Assistant II to support the Dental Department and assist the Lead Dentist in daily patient care.

The role follows a Monday through Thursday schedule, providing essential clinical assistance at the Siler City Community Health Center. The ideal candidate holds a Dental Assistant II certification with radiology, coronal polishing, and CPR-BLS, plus familiarity with basic office software.

Qualifications

• Current/valid License: Dental Assistant II, Radiology, Coronal Polishing, CPR-BLS.
• Computer skills: Microsoft Office, email/internet; ability to learn healthcare software.
• Immunizations: Up-to-date and medically cleared prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient dental concerns and review medical history.
• Take blood pressure readings and prepare treatment rooms.
• Assist dentist during procedures and exchange instruments.
• Prepare radiographs and patient records for dentist review.
• Perform coronal polishing, sealants, and other routine tasks.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Email/Internet

Healthcare software familiarity

Education

Dental Assistant II Certification

Radiology Certification

Coronal Polishing Certification

CPR-Basic Life Support

Job description

About Piedmont Health Services

Piedmont Health Services, Inc. (PHS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in North Carolina. Dedicated to delivering top-tier, accessible, and inclusive primary healthcare, PHS has proudly served for 55 years and remains the largest community health center in central NC. Operating 11 Community Health Centers, two PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) SeniorCare facilities, and 2 Mobile Health Units, PHS extends its services to residents across five counties, including Alamance, Caswell, Chatham, Orange, and Lee.

What's an FQHC?

Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) are community-based healthcare providers that receive funds from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Health Center Program to provide primary care services in under-served areas.

Job Title - Dental Assistant II

Department - Dental

Reports to - Lead Dentist

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance (Short & Long Term Disability)
• 403(b) Plan
• Paid Holidays
• CME (Continuing Medical Education)

About Position

• Work Location: Siler City Community Health Center - 224 S 10th Ave, Siler City, NC 27344
• Work Schedule: Monday through Thursday, 7:45am - 6:15pm

Duties/ Responsibilities

• Evaluate Patient dental discomfort and / or dental concerns.
• Review Patient Medical History.
• Performs Blood Pressure Reading.
• Delivery proper follow up instructions and direct patient to dental check out area.
• Performances all others duties as assigned or needed.
• Prepare Dental Treatment Room with disinfectants and proper barriers ( i.e. chair, light, cart covers ).
• Evaluate the treatment status from the record and prepare Dental Treatment Room accordingly ( i.e. extraction, restorative, prophy ).
• Topical Anesthetic Applied.
• Anesthetic Syringe loaded and ready.
• Prepare Patient Records and Radiographs for Dentist ( View Medical History for Allergies ).
• Assist Dentist in completing dental services with patient .
• Proper exchanging of dental instruments with Dentist.
• Place and/or remove Rubber Dams.
• Mix and Assist placement of dental materials.
• Plan trays and mix impression material.
• Assist in removal retraction cords as dentist places syringe material for elastic impression.
• Alginate Impressions.
• Sealant Application.
• Coronal polishing.

Qualifications

Current/valid License: Certification as a Dental Assistant II, Radiology Certification , Coronal Polishing Certification and CPR-Basic Life Support.

Computer Skills: Microsoft Office, email/internet and ability to learn other healthcare related software.

Immunizations: Be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up-to-date prior to beginning employment.

Pay Range: $20.48/Hourly - $27.52/Hourly (commensurate with years of experience)

EEO Statement

Piedmont Health Services, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.