Dental Assistant l

Kintegra Health•Hickory, NC

8h•Onsite

About The Position

A DA I must be able to perform all the minimum qualifications of the DA I job descriptions. The role of the DA I is a nonexempt position responsible for performing a variety of duties related to dental patient care directed by dental providers. They may be involved in both the clinical and administrative areas including assisting physicians with patient care and handling minimal clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks. Provides information to patients so they may fully utilize and benefit from the dental services.

Requirements

Must be able to sit, stand and walk for long periods of time.
Able to read and understand the English language.
Able to effectively maintain confidentiality of records and communicate with all levels of personnel.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with providers, management staff, and contacts outside the organization.
Must be able to work with multiple changing priorities.
Requires excellent organizational, problem solving and critical thinking skills.
Must be able to interact with individuals of all cultures and levels of authority.
Requires the ability to maintain confidentiality.
Must be able to function as part of a team.
Excellent attention to detail.
Ability to maintain a neat and well-groomed appearance
Dental Assistant 1 License
BLS/OSHA/HIPAA

Nice To Haves

One years’ experience in a public health setting preferred

Responsibilities

Greet and seat patient; ready the patient for the provider
Take X-rays (radiographs)
Provide oral hygiene instructions
Be able to apply or assist with sealants
Provide proper instrument set-up prior to appointment.
Mix, prepare, and/or provide all materials and instruments requested by the provider
Record dictated items on patient charts
Ready unit for next patient
Maintain cleanliness/sterility of unit, chair, countertops, instruments and all item associated with patient care.
Adhere to OSHA/HIPAA requirements