Dental Assistant - Pain Therapies

Duke University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Health is seeking a Dental Assistant for its Innovative Pain Therapies Clinic in Raleigh, NC. The role involves providing direct patient care, assisting with procedures, and ensuring clinic operations run smoothly. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and relevant experience, with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Requires high school education and one year of dentistry-related experience.
• Must complete NC Board-approved courses for nitrous oxide monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the treatment of patients and maintain dental instruments.
• Perform patient intake and manage clinic operations.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Dental Assistant Course

Tools

Radiography Equipment

Autoclave

Job description

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

Duke Health Integrated Practice

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Health Integrated Practice, which comprises more than 110 primary and specialty outpatient clinics, extending the reach of Duke Health's mission across the state of North Carolina.

JOB LOCATION:

Duke Innovative Pain Therapies Clinic - 234 Crooked Creek Pkwy

JOB SUMMARY:

We are seeking aDental Assistantin ourDuke Innovative Pain Therapies Cliniclocated inRaleigh, NCto be an integral member of the healthcare team to provide direct and indirect care to patients.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in daily huddles with providers and clinical team
• Assist in the treatment of patients to include seating patients, providing dentist/physicians/providers with instruments and equipment, chart examination and treatment results on patient's record
• Clean and sterilize instruments utilizing autoclave, assemble instruments, supplies and equipment required for specific procedures.
• Preparing and taking alginate impressions, pouring casts from impressions, preparing cast for shipping (trimming, lab prescription), follow up delivery of devices for patient appointment.
• Perform patient Cone Beam CT scans, prepare and send images to oral radiologist for reading and reporting, process report results for provider to communicate to patient
• Perform patient intake reviewing medical history, taking vital signs, medication, confirming purpose of visit and learning assessments.
• Prepping clinics, obtaining test results, update in charts, verifying insurance and authorizations with front desk staff, coordinating referrals and appointments, medication refills, obtaining prior authorizations
• Prepare, gather clinic notes, and obtain consent forms and instructions as per medical providers' request, label patient documents and scan into Maestro
• Clean clinic exam rooms per practice protocol, proper disposal of sharps containers and biohazard waste
• Keep supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; restocking of injectable drugs
• Return patient phone calls/messages and check in-baskets daily

JOB ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Dental Assistant Level 1:

• Dental Asst 1- Requires educational background generally acquired through a high school education & one year dentistry related experience OR completion of approved dental assistant course.
• Dental Asst I- To qualify to monitor patients under nitrous oxide, a DA I must successfully complete a NC Board-approved 7-hr course in nitrous oxide-oxygen conscious sedation.
• Radiography Requirements A certified DA I or an assistant who completes an ADA-accredited dental assisting or dental hygiene program may take radiographs without further examination. All others, including those who move to NC from out-of- state, must pass an equivalency exam.

Dental Assistant Level 2:

• Dental Asst II- Meet requirements of a DA 1 and one of the following criteria:

1. Completion of an ADA-accredited dental assisting program

2. Completion of one academic year or longer in an ADA-accredited dental hygiene program

3. Completion of full-time employment/experience as a chairside assistant for two years (3,000 hrs) of the preceding five; a 3-hour course in sterilization & infection control; a 3-hour course in dental office emergencies; radiology training consistent with GS 90-29 (s)(12)

4. Completion of the certification exam administered by the DANB.

• Dental Asst II- Current CPR certification.

• To perform coronal polishing, a DA II must complete a 7-hr coronal polishing course meeting NC Board requirements.

• To monitor patients under nitrous oxide, a DA II must complete a NC Board-approved 7-hr course in nitrous oxide-oxygen conscious sedation.

JOB HOURS:

The schedule for this position is day shifts. The clinic hours are7:30-5:30pm.

Job Code: 00004051 DENTAL ASSISTANT
Job Level: C2

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Duke Health Integrated Practice is dedicated to Equal Opportunity Employment, fostering a diverse workforce without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

We aspire to build a community grounded in collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our shared achievements rely on a dynamic exchange of ideas, flourishing best when a multitude of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences thrive. Upholding these values is a collective responsibility within our community.

This job description aims to outline representative responsibilities for this title, not an exhaustive account of specific duties. Employees may be assigned job-related tasks beyond those explicitly outlined here.