Blue Ridge Community Health Services·Brevard, North Carolina
Assists dental managers, dentists, and hygienists in providing patient care and treatment. Responsibilities include chair-side assisting, polishing, managing records, and handling reception duties.
Blue Ridge Health is currently seeking a Dental Assistant to be part of our Dental Team in Brevard, NC
This position performs duties to assist the dental manager, dentists, and hygienists in the care of and treatment of patients. Performs duties independently, including polishing and other duties, according to certification authorization. Performs duties in the fields of reception, chair-side assisting, inventory and records.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Dental Radiology Certification or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire.
Knowledge of dental terminology.
Bilingual preferred, but not required. If bilingual, provides language support services, as requested, based on patient and clinic needs.
At Blue Ridge Health our mission is to improve Health, inspire Hope, and advance Healing through access to Compassionate, Affordable, and Quality Care. We are seeking individuals with a passion for creating an exceptional patient and client care experience to join our team! We are a nonprofit system of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) that works closely with communities to meet the ever-changing medical and behavioral healthcare needs of individuals throughout WNC.
We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, 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.
Requires a high school diploma and knowledge of dental terminology. Candidates must have or be able to obtain Dental Radiology Certification within 12 months of hire.
Market context
In North Carolina, dental assistant roles are commonly competitive because employers look for candidates with the right certifications, dental terminology knowledge, and strong technical and communication skills to support a fast-paced team. Benefits such as medical, dental, vision, PTO, and 401K can help distinguish openings, and this platform’s AI-summarized job requirements and benefits can save you time reviewing the original posting. Before applying, confirm your certification matches the employer’s expectations and tailor your resume to highlight chairside support, equipment familiarity, and time management.
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