Dental Assistant: Patient Care, Radiography & Lab Support

High Country Community Health; Boone (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

High Country Community Health is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists and hygienists in patient care, office, and lab duties. The role includes preparing treatment rooms, taking x-rays, maintaining instruments, and ensuring patient comfort and safety.

Responsibilities include assisting in procedures, charting patient information, and handling routine office tasks. The position requires strong time-management, communication, and adherence to HIPAA regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Radiation safety certification or course completed.
• Current dental assisting license or certification preferred.
• CPR certification for health care providers required.
• Vaccination record meeting ACIP recommendations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms and patients for procedures.
• Assist dentists and hygienists during treatments.
• Maintain infection control and sterilize instruments.
• Take and develop dental radiographs as directed.
• Enter and update patient records with care and accuracy.
• Manage scheduling, referrals, and insurance verifications.
• Ensure HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality.

Skills

Patient care

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

HIPAA compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Radiation safety certification

Current dental assisting license/certification

CPR certification

Vaccination record (ACIP)

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Radiography equipment

Job description

High Country Community Health is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists and hygienists in patient care, office, and lab duties. The role includes preparing treatment rooms, taking x-rays, maintaining instruments, and ensuring patient comfort and safety.

Responsibilities include assisting in procedures, charting patient information, and handling routine office tasks. The position requires strong time-management, communication, and adherence to HIPAA regulations.