Dental Assistant II (RDU Area)

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401k with company match

Growth oriented and supportive team environment

Job summary

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant II in Cary, NC. Responsibilities include assisting the dentist in treatment, managing patient appointments and histories, maintaining instruments, and ensuring room cleanliness. Ideal candidates will have DAII training or equivalent, along with 2-5 years of experience, ideally have CDA certification, and must be CPR certified. The role offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of Dental Assistant experience preferred.
• CPR certified, or must become certified within 30 days.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise good judgment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist in providing dental treatment.
• Schedule patient appointments and manage patient health histories.
• Complete instrument cleaning, sterilization, and room sanitization.

Skills

Ability to present clinical information

Knowledge of Eaglesoft and/or Denticon

Teamwork approach

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Education

DAII Training or equivalent

CDA certification

Job description

Overview

Dental Assistant II (RDU Area)

Responsibilities

• Assists the dentist in providing dental treatment
• Functions as a treatment coordinator and prepares and presents treatment plans to patients
• Schedules patient appointments to accommodate potential obstacles
• Maintains dental instruments, supplies and equipment
• Collects and records patient health histories
• Assists with patient management during dental procedures
• Completes instrument cleaning, sterilization and post-op sanitization of treatment rooms
• Prepares dental materials and equipment as needed for scheduled treatments
• Completes dental charting
• Responsible for inventory, supplies and other ancillary duties

Qualifications

• DAII Training or equivalent
• Preferred 2-5 years of Dental Assistant experience
• Achieved CDA certification, or completed radiological equivalency exam through NC State Board of Dental Examiners, or completed CODA-accredited dental assisting program
• CPR certified, or will become CPR certified within 30 days of hire
• Ability to professionally present clinical information regarding treatment plans and insurance information to patients
• Knowledge of Eaglesoft and/or Denticon software a plus
• Regular and timely attendance
• Ability to demonstrate independent thinking and exercise good judgment in operating practices
• Ability to demonstrate a teamwork approach to job responsibilities
• Ability to demonstrate initiative, dependability and promptness
• Must perform frequent repetitive work with attention to detail
• Must be flexible and able to accept different work assignments within the practice, including traveling to other locations, with a positive attitude
• Ability to follow instructions and take responsibility for own actions
• Ability to exercise confidentiality with patients and patient care
• Must listen attentively for clarification to ensure necessary outcomes

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay
• Health, dental, vision, short term, life, and pet insurance
• 401k with company match
• Growth oriented and supportive team environment

Job Details

Job Type: Full-time