Dental Assistant

Appalachian Mountain Health•Asheville, NC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

AMH is growing and seeking Dental Assistants (DA I and II) to work in our dental office. The role involves verifying patient information, greeting patients, preparing the dental van, assisting the dentist during examinations and procedures, cleaning the exam area, and restocking supplies. Candidates must have at least one year of dental assisting experience.

Requirements

At least one year of dental assisting experience.
Current BLS and CPR certification.
Excellent understanding of dental hygiene procedures.
Knowledge of aseptic and sterilization techniques.
General knowledge of quality improvement practices.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient with medical office technology and equipment, including computers, copiers, scanners, fax machines, and phone systems, as well as MS Excel/Word/Outlook, Electronic Health Record systems and automated medical scheduling and billing programs.
Excellent interpersonal skills in group and community settings.
Ability to plan, schedule and coordinate.
Effective management of multiple duties and responsibilities in a clinical setting.
Sound leadership and clinical judgment.
Excellent communication skills in person, on the phone and in written communications.
Flexibility in a rapidly growing and changing work environment.
Strong attention to detail.
Exceptional customer service skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of financial and clinical information.
Excellent listener.
Demonstrates initiative.
High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED).
Satisfactory completion of Dental Assistant Certification Program.

Nice To Haves

Dental assistant certificate from an accredited vocational school.
X-ray certification a plus.
Experience working with racially and ethnically diverse populations, low-income populations and people experiencing homelessness.
At least one year of experience in a primary care or public dental setting functioning at the full extent of her/his training.
Experience with Practice Management systems and EHR.
Prior work in performance or quality improvement.

Responsibilities

Verify patient information by interviewing patient.
Greet patients.
Prepare dental van.
Help the dentist during patient examinations and other dental procedures.
Clean exam dental van and replenish & stock supplies.
Gather patient information and health background.
Prepare the work area for procedures.
Take x-rays of patients’ teeth when necessary and display results for the dentist.
Assist the dentist during examinations and dental procedures.
Prepare materials for crowns or dental impressions.
Educate patients on good oral hygiene habits.
Restock treatment areas and monitor inventory.