Dental Assistant II

LC SERVICES 1 LLC•Knightdale, NC

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About The Position

Axiom Dentistry is hiring a Dental Assistant II to support dentists and dental hygienists in providing patient care in a welcoming dental office. The role includes preparing treatment areas, assisting chair-side during procedures, maintaining infection-control and safety standards, managing supplies, supporting laboratory work, educating patients, and coordinating follow-up care. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 7:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
X-ray certification.
Current CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

Assist patients with minor difficulties, answer questions, provide directions as authorized by the dentist, and collect and record patient health histories.
Prepare treatment areas by sterilizing and setting up for procedures, and assist the dentist chair-side by delivering instruments and materials.
Maintain dental equipment and work areas in accordance with infection-control and safety policies, including sterilizing reusable instruments and properly disposing of contaminated materials.
Monitor operatory supplies and compile inventory and ordering lists.
Complete assigned checklists and participate in daily huddles.
Assist with clinical and administrative office functions as appropriate, as time permits, and as instructed.
Assist the dentist with advanced procedures, including crown and bridge preparation, oral surgery, and endodontic treatment.
Perform laboratory procedures such as pouring impressions, trimming models, fabricating mouth guards, temporary crowns, retainers, and other appliances; manage case follow-up and document laboratory slips and communications.
Educate patients, including providing post-operative and oral-hygiene instructions and explaining consent and other clinical education forms.
Schedule follow-up appointments when required.
Hand off patients to administration staff and communicate ongoing treatment needs.
Make post-operative follow-up calls each night to patients who have undergone invasive procedures such as extractions, crowns, or root canals.
Perform other duties as assigned.