Dental Assistant - Murdoch Developmental Center

Health & Human Services; Butner (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services: Murdoch Developmental Center in Butner, NC seeks a Dental Assistant (S) to support clinical operations. Duties include preparing trays, sterilizing instruments, assisting the dentist, taking x-rays, and maintaining records.

All staff are considered essential during emergencies. The role requires completion of a dental assistant program and on-the-job training, plus x-ray training when needed.

Qualifications

• Completion of a dental assistant program and one year of on-the-job training.
• Required x-ray training when needed.
• Pre-employment drug test, criminal background checks; tobacco-free campus; vaccination policy.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist during procedures and pass instruments.
• Prepare and arrange instrument trays and maintain operatory cleanliness.
• Take routine x-rays and mount films; maintain patient records and recall systems.

Skills

X-ray equipment operation

Education

Dental assistant program

Job description

Agency Dept of Health and Human Services Division Murdoch Developmental Center Job Classification Title Dental Assistant (S) Position Number 60050845 Grade MH04

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description of Work

• Inventories, receives, checks, and stocks supplies and equipment; cleans and sterilizes instruments; keeps instruments and equipment in operable condition, assists in clinic cleaning and maintenance.
• Prepares and arranges instrument trays (some sterile trays) for clinic use; explains procedures and provides support to patients; passes instruments to the dentist during dental procedures; mixes impression and filling material; operates oral evacuation equipment, retractors, and water and air sprays; monitors the patient's behavior and vital signs upon request from the doctor; completes patient's records for operative procedures, charges, and reappointments; clears and cleans the operatory and instruments; takes routine x-rays and photographs such as bite wings; processes and mounts film; instructs patient, family, and/or health care staff in basic oral hygiene; may maintain records and recall system, answer phone, type some records or correspondence.
• All employees of Murdoch Center are designated as ESSENTIAL for adverse weather and emergency events.

Recruitment Range

Recruitment Range: $34,437.00 - $51,655.00 ***This is a repost. Previous applicants do not need to reapply*** Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred: To utilize/operate x-ray equipment The applicant will be required to successfully complete the Murdoch Developmental Center "Basic Training Series"; which includes, but is not limited to program library training, First Aid, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Techniques (NVCI), CPR, Body Mechanics and lifting. Applicants must have the ability to pass a physical requirements test.

About Murdoch Developmental Center

Murdoch Developmental Center is a 24/7 state residential facility located in Butner, NC, near the Research Triangle area. Murdoch serves individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD). Murdoch is a caring community where professionals work with people of various ages, cognitive and functional abilities. To be considered for employment, you must be in good standing with the North Carolina Health Care Personnel Registry.

Work Schedule

Work Schedule: 8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday.

Minimum Education and Experience

Completion of a dental assistant program from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of on-the-job training as a dental assistant and required x-ray training when needed or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Position Requirements

Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.