Job detail

Dental Assistant

Cabarrus Rowan Community Health Centers

#Dental Assistant #Dental Hygienist #Microsoft Office #Infection Control #Exempt #Patient Confidentiality #Sterilization #North Carolina #Anesthesia

Quick overview

Dental Assistants prepare patients for oral examinations and assist dental professionals during treatment, while also handling chair-side duties, maintaining sterile environments, and managing patient records and appointments. Key tasks include preparing patients, providing assistance during procedures, cleaning and sterilizing equipment, and performing administrative functions like scheduling and payment collection.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess at least two years of dental assisting experience and hold the required certification as a Registered Dental Assistant. Essential qualifications include knowledge of legal/ethical standards, strong computer proficiency, excellent communication skills, and the ability to document patient encounters using an electronic dental record.

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Job description

Title

Dental
Assistant
Department:
Dental
Status:
Exempt
Position
Classification/Category:
Dental
Level:
N/A
Location:
Assigned
Clinic
Hourly
Pay
Range:
Reports To:
Chief
Dental
Officer
Direct
Reports: N/A Summary of Position Dental Assistant prepare for oral examination and assist other dental workers, such as dentists, dental therapists and dental hygienist, in providing treatment to the teeth, mouth and gums. Dental Assistants also carry out chair-side and receptionist duties.

Minimum Qualifications

· Experience

At least two (2) years of dental assisting experience ·
Additional skills required: Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of oral health care. Strong computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Able to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team. Able to effectively utilize an electronic dental record to document all patient encounters.
Additional skills preferred: English, Spanish a plus.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Certification(s)/Licensure

Must have Certification as a
Registered
Dental
Assistant required
Physical
Requirements: The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. · Frequent walking, standing and moving about. · Frequently bends, kneels and crouches. · Repetitive movement of hands and fingers – typing and/or writing. · Talk and hear. Key Responsibilities 1. Greet patients and prepare them for necessary dental procedures. 2. Always offers assistance and/or instruction to patient. Protect privacy of the patient and maintains confidentiality of information. Never discuss patient information outside of the department. 3. During oral examination or treatment, provide instruments and dispense materials as directed by operator. 4. Prepares patient for examination/treatment in accordance with established policies and procedures. 5. Practices good aseptic techniques and complies with infection control regulations. 6. Cleans and sterilizes instruments and equipment required by protocol. No soiled instruments will be acceptable. 7. Operates dental equipment according to protocol to achieve optimum results. 8. Performs maintenance and cleaning on a daily basis. 9. Provide pre and post-operative instructions for patients undergoing general or local anesthesia. 10. Order and re-stock dental supplies. 11. Make appointments for patients, keep records of patients’ treatments and send out reminders for re-examinations. 12. Register, check-in and collect payments. 13. Always maintain all patient files, while under service. 14. Performs other duties as assigned.