DENTAL ASSISTANT II

Advance Community Health•Raleigh, NC

20d

About The Position

Advance Community Health is in need of an additional Dental Assistant to join our wonderful team of dental professionals. Under the direct supervision of the practice Manager and dentist, the dental assistant assists with oral surgery and other procedures. They prepare and arrange the necessary tools and instruments for scheduled procedures. Provides hands on chair-side four handed dentistry techniques assisting with the necessary tools and equipment that aids during dental treatment. The dental assistant also records dental findings, completes clinical charting and coding, and sterilizes equipment. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures in the field of Dentistry.

Requirements

DA Certification from an accredited Program
Nitrous Certification
Strong computer skills with knowledge Dental software's, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Performance Management Systems.

Nice To Haves

Coronial Polish Certification Preferred
Dental Assisting Experience Preferred
Bilingual English/Spanish - written and verbal communications.

Responsibilities

Chairside Experience
Assist dental providers during oral treatment.
Seat and prepare patients for the provider staff. Obtain pertinent information and assist in any procedures necessary.
Maintain dental instruments and equipment, including hand pieces, autoclave, x-ray equipment, compressor, and suction units.
Clean and maintain dental operatories and lab.
Assure that clinic operatories are stocked with adequate supplies. Maintain inventory and order supplies as needed.
Expose and develop radiographs.
Pour and trim models, fabricate custom trays, bite rims, etc.
Collects and records patient health histories.
Take Dental x-rays.
Delivers patient personal oral care instructions.