GENERAL DUTIES AND REPSONSIBILITIES:

Performs a variety of dental assisting duties while promoting quality dental care for our patients and a safe environment of minimal stress. Assist the doctor, teaches the patients how to care for their teeth, communicates effectively with patient (parents if patient is a child), maintains equipment and inventory, and follows universal precautions and all OSHA requirements.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Recognize the needs of other people (doctor, staff and patients).

2. Communicates clearly and tactfully with patients and parents of minor children following guidelines for specific circumstances.

3. Prepare tray setups and assist the doctor at chair side with all procedures as needed making the patient’s comfort top priority.

4. Disinfect rooms and sterilize instruments between patients as required by OHSA guidelines and universal precautions outlined by The Center for Disease Control. Maintains the clean and uncluttered appearance of the operatory area.

5. Take oral radiographs x-rays, developing, mounting and filing as required for patient visits.

6. Consistently maintains equipment and restock inventory for dental supplies.

7. Attend and participate fully in morning huddles.

8. Perform duties listed on the attached list of delegable functions in North Carolina as assigned by the Dental Director to include Coronal Polishing.

9. Perform other necessary duties required by the Robeson Health Care Corporation to meet the goal of providing primary dental care.

OUALIFICATIONS:

1. Dental assistant II

2. Dental Experience 2-3 years preferred

3. CPR and First Aid

4. Current NC x-ray certification preferred

5. Exceptional human relation skills

6. Ability to work with people of all age

7. Ability to handle conflict and get along with people

8. Ability to maintain, outgoing, friendly attitude with patients and staff even under pressure

9. Ability to work with interruptions and to manage multiple priorities

10. Ability to speak, understand, and write grammatically correct English

11. Ability to do basic Math

12. Ability to write clearly, concisely, logically, and legibly

13. Knowledge of dentistry

14. Manual dexterity

15. Ability to complete tasks within time frame

16. Ability to satisfactorily perform essential duties

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• X-Ray Certification (Preferred)
• Certified Dental Assistant II (Required)

Work Location: In person