Dental Assistant

Wilmington Community Clinic•Wilmington, NC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Wilmington Community Clinic! Have you ever wanted to be a part of something bigger? Have you ever wanted to make a difference? At Wilmington Community Clinic, here you can. WCC provides quality, non-discriminatory primary care, mental health, dental and women’s health services to improve the health and well-being of all served – regardless of their ability to pay. We have served patients in and around Wilmington and Los Angeles for over 40 years. Our multi-generational impact makes us proud of the services we provide, and we put patient care front and center - it's The Wilmington Way! Position Summary The Dental Assistant assists the dental provider team in all aspects of dental care delivery, including advanced or specialized dental assistant duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Graduate of an accredited Dental Assisting program required
Dental Assistant Certificate (completion of dental assisting course through the National Association of Trade and Technical Schools) required
Radiographic certification required
Coronal Polish/Topical Applicator certification required
Provider-level Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
Knowledge of dental/medical information and techniques used to diagnose and treat injuries, diseases, and deformities
Knowledge of HIPAA privacy and confidentiality requirements
Proficiency in Microsoft Office; professional verbal and written communication skills
Familiarity with medical terminology
Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent customer service skills with the ability to relate to patients and coworkers from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds
Active listening skills and the ability to communicate clearly and professionally
Ability to remain calm and composed in emergency situations
Punctual, reliable, and professional in both demeanor and appearance

Nice To Haves

Minimum one year of recent dental assisting experience preferred
Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) certification preferred
Bilingual/bicultural in English and Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

Greets patients, screens for program eligibility, and manages check-in including appointment verification, sign-in, and distribution of patient forms
Enters and updates patient data in the computer system
Escorts patients from the check-in area to dental operatories
Takes radiographs
Cleans, sterilizes, and packages dental instruments; maintains lab cleanliness; sets up dental trays for procedures
Performs hard and soft tissue and periodontal charting under the supervision of the Dentist
Assists the Dentist with prophylaxes, operative restorations, sealants, root canals, pulpotomies, pulpectomies, extractions, and mouth mirror inspections
Performs expanded functions including coronal polishing and application of topical fluoride post-scaling
Provides oral hygiene education to patients and families
Ensures accurate and complete documentation of all patient care activities
Complies with all applicable agency and regulatory requirements
Performs a variety of clerical, patient scheduling, and clinical functions as needed to provide backup support to clerical and hygiene staff
Complete other duties as assigned in support of WCC's mission.