Dental Assistant II

Cabarrus Health Alliance•Kannapolis, NC

9h•$24 - $27•Hybrid

About The Position

The Dental Assistant II provides care and services to patients by assisting dentists, hygienists and other staff in a variety of patient care, laboratory duties and administrative support. The DA II accurately prepares patients and patient information, including taking and processing x-rays. The DA II may provide services in a fixed clinic, mobile dental facility or in a community-based setting.

Requirements

Any combination of education and experience that meets Dental Assistant II criteria according to NC State Board of Dental Examiners.
Current CPR certification required.
Current driver's license
Excellent customer service and organizational skills
Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines
Ability to work as an effective team member and exercise good judgement
Must be flexible and able to shift priorities, establish and maintain effective interpersonal work relationships
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Thorough knowledge of dental specific CDC and OSHA guidelines
Considerable knowledge of nitrous oxide administration and vital signs monitoring
Strong knowledge of preventative dentistry and ability to instruct patients and staff

Responsibilities

Chairside assisting in a fixed or community-based site
Patient education
Independent work including expanded function duties, coronal polishing, sealants, and pre-procedural consent
Accurate and efficient patient record keeping
Disinfect and sterilize instruments, surfaces, and equipment in compliance with CDC, OSHA, and agency guidelines

Benefits

Excellent employer paid health insurance with low out of pocket cost
Retirement pension (NC Local Government Retirement System)
401(k) with match
Dental
Vision
Life
Disability
Paid vacation
Paid sick
13 paid holidays
Floating holiday
New hires start out with two vacation and sick days and begin accruing immediately
Paid parental leave
Paid volunteer hours
Employee assistance program
Tuition reimbursement
Longevity pay
Wellness allowance
Prior local and state government years of service count toward calculating vacation accrual rate