Dental Assistant - Journey - Brunswick Co.

Job Duties This position is located in Bolivia, NC. The purpose of this position is to provide clinical support to the dentist, dental residents and dental students in the School of Dental Medicine clinics and Community Service Learning Centers. Assist with 4-handed dentistry, including patient preparation and flow. Access patient information and chart as directed by dental students, residents, and faculty dentists. Monitor patients' blood pressure and sedation as required. Participate in dental exams and procedures. Follow OSHA standards for hand washing, masking, gloving, and disposal of contaminants. Monitor patients while they are receiving treatment. Perform dental x-rays as ordered by the dentist and transport patients as needed. The job is not subject to the State Human Resources Act. Employment in this position provides eligibility to participate in the UNC Optional Retirement Program (ORP), various voluntary supplemental retirement plans (401(k), 403(b), 457), and multiple voluntary options for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as supplemental plans including critical illness, flexible spending accounts, cancer, and disability. Minimum Education / Experience High school diploma or equivalency and completion of an accredited dental assisting program; or equivalent combination of training and experience. Preferred Experience, Skills, Training / Education CPR certification Radiology certification Special Instructions to Applicant Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience and education are listed on your application. Do not write “see resume” on your application when completing the job duties section. If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences to support your answers (see job duties section of previous employment). Failure to answer the questions at the end of the application will not preclude your application from being considered but may result in your application not receiving full consideration of your knowledge, skills, and abilities. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Nondiscrimination Statement East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability. Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at View phone number on click.appcast.io (Voice/TTY) or View email address on click.appcast.io . Employment Eligibility Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. If highest degree earned is from an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, final candidates are required to have their degree validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S. #J-18808-Ljbffr