Dental Assistant

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry is looking for a Full Time Dental Assistant II at our Goldsboro location. DENTAL ASSISTANT II KEY COMPETENCIES Assists the dentist in providing dental treatment Functions as a treatment coordinator and prepares and presents treatment plan to patients Schedules patient appointment to accommodate potential obstacles Maintains dental instruments, supplies and equipment Collects and records patient health histories Assists with patient management during dental procedures Completes instrument cleaning & sterilization and post‑op sanitization of treatment rooms Prepares dental materials and equipment as needed for the scheduled treatment Completes dental charting Is responsible for inventory supply and other ancillary duties DENTAL ASSISTANT II QUALIFICATIONS To successfully perform the job responsibilities for the position of Dental Assistant, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required but are not necessarily all inclusive. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential requirements. DAII Training or equivalent Preferred 2‑5 years of Dental Assistant experience Achieved CDA certification, or completed radiological equivalency exam through NC State Board of Dental Examiners, or completed CODA‑accredited dental assisting program CPR certified, or will become CPR certified within 30 days of hire Ability to professionally present clinical information regarding treatment plans and insurance information to patients Knowledge of Eaglesoft and/or Denticon software a plus Regular and timely attendance Demonstrates independent thinking and good judgment to formulate, affect, interpret, and/or implement operating practices Demonstrates a teamwork approach to job responsibilities Demonstrates initiative, dependability, and promptness Must perform frequent repetitive work with attention to detail Must be flexible and accept different work assignments within the practice, including traveling to other locations, with a positive approach Follows instructions and takes responsibility for own actions Exercises confidentiality with patients and patient care Listens attentively for clarification to ensure necessary outcomes Language and Reasoning Abilities Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, procedure manuals, and written correspondence Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form Benefits: Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance #J-18808-Ljbffr