Dental Assistant jobs in North Carolina
Dental Assistant assists with dental surgical and other procedures under the direct supervision of a dentist. Prepares patient and arranges instruments and supplies used for procedures. Being a Dental Assistant hands instruments to the dentist and helps during treatment. Ensures all instruments are sterile and follows infection control protocols. Additionally, Dental Assistant records treatment notes and updates patient records. May take and process x-rays. May require an associate degree in dental assisting or equivalent. Has Basic Life Support (BLS) and depending on state, may have licensing requirement. Typically reports to a dentist. The Dental Assistant works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Dental Assistant typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Recently Added Dental Assistant jobs
- Better Dental
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Cary, NC
FULL_TIME
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Full Job Description
Are you an excellent teammate with a history of exceptional care? WE WANT YOU! We are looking for a well versed DAII who will help elevate our office and provide efficient and quality care to our patients. You’ll ensure excellent customer service, help facilitate the patients transition from clinical room to front office, help with labs and sterilization, ordering, and proper procedural set up and break downs. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible.
Responsibilities
- Welcome our patients in the dental office
- Prepare patients for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
- Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
- Sterilize instruments according to regulations
- Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
- Undertake lab tasks as instructed
- Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
- Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
- Schedule appointments
- Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
Skills
- Proven experience as dental assistant
- Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
- Understanding of health & safety regulations
- Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
- Good computer skills
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Attention to detail
- Well-organized and reliable
- High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
- Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)"
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.00 - $29.00 per hour
Education:
- High school or equivalent
Experience:
- Dental Assisting II: minimum 1 year
License/Certification:
- Registered Dental Assistant
- X-Ray Certification
Work Location:
- Multiple locations
- 12 Days Ago
- Better Dental
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Apex, NC
FULL_TIME
- Full Job Description Are you an excellent teammate with a history of exceptional care? WE WANT YOU! We are looking for a dental assistant who will make the dentist’s office more efficient and pleasant...
- 13 Days Ago
- Aspen Dental
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Lexington, NC
FULL_TIME
- At Aspen Dental, we put You First, offering the security and job stability that comes with working with a world-class dental service organization (DSO). Our best-in-class training program, competitive...
- 13 Days Ago
- Fresh Dental
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Hickory, NC
FULL_TIME
- Dental Assistant Full time with full benefits Our Dental Assistants deliver ?Best in Class? care to every patient, every day. The ideal candidate for this position is an individual that has a high lev...
- 15 Days Ago
- Aspen Dental
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Wake Forest, NC
FULL_TIME
- At Aspen Dental, we put You First, offering the security and job stability that comes with working with a world-class dental service organization (DSO). Our best-in-class training program, competitive...
- Just Posted
- Aspen Dental
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Jacksonville, NC
FULL_TIME
- At Aspen Dental, we put You First, offering the security and job stability that comes with working with a world-class dental service organization (DSO). Our best-in-class training program, competitive...
- Just Posted
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