Ortho Dental Assistant (Part-Time)

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Join an innovative dental practice as a part-time Orthodontic Dental Assistant, where you will play a crucial role in enhancing patient smiles and experiences. This position offers a fulfilling work environment, emphasizing sincerity, mastery, and integrity. You will assist with various dental procedures, manage treatment plans, and maintain a welcoming atmosphere for patients. Enjoy competitive compensation and generous employee perks, including comprehensive health benefits and a vibrant workplace culture. If you're passionate about dental care and thrive in a team-oriented setting, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

401k plan

Bonus plan

Telemedicine benefits

Short-term disability insurance

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of Dental Assistant experience preferred.
• CDA certification or equivalent training required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist in providing dental treatment and patient management.
• Maintain dental instruments and collect patient health histories.

Skills

Dental Assistant experience

CPR certification

Independent thinking

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

DAI Training or equivalent

CDA certification

CODA-accredited dental assisting program

Tools

Denticon software

Job description

4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry is looking for a part-time (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) Orthodontic Dental Assistant at our Clayton location.

Are you tired of going to work with no sense of fulfillment, happiness or purpose? Take matters in your own hands and become a Riccobene team member! You can navigate your future by partaking in the ultimate employee experience & building long lasting relationships with your patients and co-workers, by helping them SMILE.

S- Sincerity (passion & excellence in everything we do)

M- Mastery of skills with on-the-job training

I- Integrity (doing the right thing all the time)

L- Laughter & Love (bring Joy and laughter to work- happiness is always a choice)

E- Excellent compensation, employee perks & benefits (competitive salary, medical, vision, dental, 401k, bonus plan & 100% paid for benefits such as telemedicine, short-term disability and life insurance). Oh did we mention our annual Vegas-themed holiday party!

DENTAL ASSISTANT II KEY COMPETENCIES

• Assists the dentist in providing dental treatment
• Functions as a treatment coordinator and prepares and presents treatment plan to patients
• Schedules patient appointment 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 the scheduled treatment
• Completes dental charting
• Is responsible for inventory supply and other ancillary duties

Dental Assistant II Qualifications

To successfully perform the job responsibilities for the position of Dental Assistant, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required but are not necessarily all inclusive. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential requirements.

Requirements

• DAI Training or equivalent
• Preferred 1-2 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 Denticon software a plus
• Regular and timely attendance
• Ability to demonstrate independent thinking and exercise good judgment ability to formulate, affect, interpret, and/or implement 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 have the ability to be flexible and accept different work assignments within the practice, including traveling to other locations, with a positive approach
• Ability to follow instructions and takes responsibility for own actions
• Ability to exercise confidentiality with Patients and patient care
• Must listen attentively for clarification to ensure necessary outcomes

Language and Reasoning Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, procedure manuals, and written correspondence
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Part-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting