Dental Assistant II

Kintegra Health•Gastonia, NC

About The Position

The Dental Assistant II is a nonexempt, hourly position in Dental Clinical Services, assigned to a dental clinic. The role performs duties related to dental patient care as directed by dental providers and may support both clinical and administrative functions. This includes assisting providers with patient care and handling limited clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks. The Dental Assistant II provides patients with information to help them use and benefit from dental services. The position has no direct reports and reports to the Site Supervisor, Dentist, Dental Business Manager, or Director.

Requirements

At least one year of experience.
One academic year or longer in an ADA-accredited dental program.
BLS, OSHA, and HIPAA certifications.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk for long periods.
Ability to read and understand English.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and communicate with personnel at all levels.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and function as part of a team.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with providers, management staff, and external contacts.
Ability to manage multiple changing priorities.
Excellent organizational, problem-solving, critical-thinking, and attention-to-detail skills.
Ability to interact with individuals from different cultures and levels of authority.
Ability to maintain a neat and well-groomed appearance.

Nice To Haves

Coronal polishing certification.
Radiographic certification.
Nitrous oxide sedation qualification.

Responsibilities

Take and record patients’ vital signs and medical histories.
Prepare patients for examinations.
Ensure the room is stocked and prepared for the doctor’s arrival and patient treatment.
Take and properly develop X-rays (radiographs).
Mix, prepare, and provide materials and instruments requested by the provider.
Set up instruments properly before appointments.
Assist the provider during examinations and procedures.
Accurately update and maintain patient dental records in the electronic dental record (EDR).
Maintain sterilization processes and tray setup.
Comply with OSHA, HIPAA, and PPE regulations.