PRN Dental Assistant

Atrium Health; Ardmore (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a Dental Assistant to provide quality patient care and assist during dental procedures. Responsibilities include managing patient evaluations, maintaining schedules, and ensuring safety compliance. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and ideally have dental office experience. This part-time role offers variable shifts with on-call availability at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Preferred one year of dental office experience.
• Completion of accredited dental assisting program or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist with dental procedures and perform patient evaluations.
• Maintain the doctor's schedule and ensure patient flow.
• Sterilize equipment and support staff as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Ability to multitask

Recognition of safety hazards

Education

High School diploma or GED

Completion of an accredited dental assisting program

Tools

Electronic medical records

Job description

Between June 14, 2025, and July 1, 2025, Atrium Health is transitioning to a new application platform to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our hiring processes. During this period, job postings on the career website may be temporarily limited. However, Atrium Health remains committed to engaging with top talent and encourages candidates to join our talent communities and participate in in-person or virtual events to learn more about our mission and career opportunities.

Winston Salem, NC, United States
Job ID: 158092
Job Family: Patient Care Support
Status: Part Time
Shift: Day
Detailed Shift and Schedule: PRN - Mon - Fri, to fill vacation and sick time or assist during high volume times
Job Type: Regular
Department Name: 35521085032201-Dentistry

• Shift Schedule: PRN (19 hours), variable day shift and on-call availability
• Location: Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

What You'll Do: The Dental Assistant provides quality patient care and assists the doctor during procedures. Responsibilities include:

• Assisting with dental procedures, taking directions from the doctor, performing patient evaluations, taking and developing X-rays, and performing laboratory duties.
• Maintaining the doctor's schedule and patient flow to ensure no patient wait time, being present and ready at all shift times.
• Reviewing patient charts, logging data, transcribing notes, ensuring HIPAA compliance, and following safety policies.
• Promoting services and educating patients, verifying health histories, completing checklists, and preparing operatory areas.
• Sterilizing equipment, assisting with lab cases, monitoring supplies, and supporting staff as needed.

What You'll Need:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Preferred: One year of dental office experience.
• Completion of an accredited dental assisting program or equivalent training and experience.

The ideal candidate will also have:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Computer skills, preferably with electronic medical records.
• Ability to multitask, recognize safety hazards, and work as part of a team.
• Physical ability to stand and walk for long periods.