Dental Assistant II

Dental Assistant II Department: Dental Reports to: Lead Dentist Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance (Short & Long Term Disability) 403(b) Plan Paid Holidays CME (Continuing Medical Education) About Position Assist the Dentist chairside with dental procedures, independently performs direct patient care functions, performs laboratory procedures, sterilizes and manages dental instruments, dental radiographs (expose, process and mount), coordinates patient traffic, manage dental supplies and dental equipment maintenance. Location and Schedule Work Location: Carrboro CHC - 301 Lloyd Street Carrboro, NC 27510 Schedule: Monday - Thursday: 7:45 am - 6:15 pm Travel: N/A Duties / Responsibilities Evaluate Patient dental discomfort and / or dental concerns. Review Patient Medical History. Performs Blood Pressure Reading. Delivery proper follow up instructions and direct patient to dental check out area. Performances all others duties as assigned or needed. Prepare Dental Treatment Room with disinfectants and proper barriers ( i.e. chair, light, cart covers ). Evaluate the treatment status from the record and prepare Dental Treatment Room accordingly ( i.e. extraction, restorative, prophy ). Topical Anesthetic Applied. Anesthetic Syringe loaded and ready. Prepare Patient Records and Radiographs for Dentist ( View Medical History for Allergies ). Assist Dentist in completing dental services with patient . Proper exchanging of dental instruments with Dentist. Place and/or remove Rubber Dams. Mix and Assist placement of dental materials. Plan trays and mix impression material. Assist in removal retraction cords as dentist places syringe material for elastic impression. Alginate Impressions. Sealant Application. Coronal polishing. Qualifications Current/valid License: Certification as a Dental Assistant II, Radiology Certification, Coronal Polishing Certification and CPR-Basic Life Support. Computer Skills: Microsoft Office, email/internet and ability to learn other healthcare related software. Immunizations: Be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up-to-date prior to beginning employment. Pay Range $20.48/Hourly - $27.52/Hourly (commensurate with years of experience) EEO Statement Piedmont Health Services, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding), race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. #J-18808-Ljbffr Piedmont Health Services