Public Health Dental Assistant – Front Desk & Radiography

Forsyth County (NC); Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Forsyth County Department of Public Health seeks a full‑time Dental Assistant to support the Dentists at the Cleveland Avenue Dental Center. The role is essential to daily clinic operations, with responsibilities spanning patient care, charting, and insurance pre‑authorizations.

Ideal candidates have four‑handed dentistry experience, OSHA familiarity, and strong customer service skills. Education includes an accredited dental assistant program or comparable on‑the‑job training, plus

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited dental assistant program or high school diploma with three years of on‑the‑job training as a dental assistant, including coronal polishing and radiography.
• Certified Dental Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Dentist in all dental procedures and prepare trays with instruments.
• Sterilize and care for dental instruments and equipment.
• Input treatment plans and prepare chart notes; send pre‑authorizations to insurers.
• Answer phones, schedule appointments, check patients in/out, and maintain patient records.

Skills

Four-handed dentistry

OSHA familiarity

Customer service

Record keeping

X-ray and radiography

Education

Accredited dental assistant program

High school diploma + 3 years dental assisting experience

Coronal polishing certification

Dental radiography certification

Job description

The Forsyth County Department of Public Health seeks a full‑time Dental Assistant to support the Dentists at the Cleveland Avenue Dental Center. The role is essential to daily clinic operations, with responsibilities spanning patient care, charting, and insurance pre‑authorizations.

Ideal candidates have four‑handed dentistry experience, OSHA familiarity, and strong customer service skills. Education includes an accredited dental assistant program or comparable on‑the‑job training, plus