Dental Assistant II

Cabarrus Health Alliance • Kannapolis, NC

7h • Onsite

About The Position

The organization is expanding its team by adding Dental Assistants to support new dentists and maintain excellent patient care. The Dental Assistant II provides direct patient care and services by assisting dentists, hygienists, and other staff. Key duties include preparing patients and patient information, taking and processing x-rays, and performing various laboratory and administrative support tasks. This role may be performed in a fixed clinic, a mobile dental facility, or 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
• Possess 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 insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed