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Southern Smiles Pediatric Dentistry

Duties, including but not limited to: - Assisting dentists during dental procedures - Preparing and sterilizing dental instruments and equipment - Capturing dental x-rays (bitewings, PAs, panoramic images) - Charting clinical findings into patient record and generating treatment plans, patient prescriptions, and transcribing referrals to other dental/medical providers - Helping manage children with special needs and providing guidance and comfort to parents - Educate patients on oral hygiene and post-operative care - Maintain a clean and organized dental office environment - Sterilizing equipment and clinical instruments - Turning over and cleaning hygiene chairs/operatories - Providing oral hygiene prophylaxis, fluoride treatments, and dental sealants - Communicating with lead assistants and front-office staff to coordinate patient flow - Making diagnostic impressions and pouring up models and submitting laboratory prescriptions - Monitoring patients on nitrous oxide and conscious sedation -Assisting dentists during operating room cases at surgery centerExperience - Minimum of 1 year experience as a Dental Assistant II - Proficiency in dental assisting techniques, including sealants &amp; restorative, dental prophylaxis, capturing x-rays, and working with children - Knowledge of dental procedures and materials - Familiarity with infection control protocols and aseptic technique - Ability to assess patient needs and provide appropriate care - Proficiency in Eaglesoft dental software for patient managementRequirements: - COVID Vaccination Series complete (shots 1 &amp; 2) as requirement for hospital operating room privileges - Annual flu vaccination - Certification to take dental radiographs, nomad/portable x-ray certification - Certification for nitrous oxide monitoring - Certification for coronal polishing - BLS certificationWho we are: Southern Smiles Pediatric Dentistry is a specialty dental practice in Cameron, NC serving children of all walks of life. Our goal is to provide dental care for any child who walks through our doors, no matter how challenging their treatment-needs or behavior may be. We pride ourselves on making a dental visit something kids actually look forward to, not something to dread. For parents, we strive to make achieving excellent dental care one less headache on their list of chores. Our practice's core values include compassion, initiative, accountability, personal growth, equity, teamwork, and humility.As a Dental Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting the dentists at Southern Smiles by providing high-quality assistance to the dentists and our patients. Your responsibilities will include assisting during procedures, preparing instruments, taking x-rays, educating patients, managing appointments, and maintaining a clean office environment. We're looking for someone with a personality to work with kids, but overall, can work on a team and contribute to team success.To excel in this role, you should have at least 1 year of experience as a Dental Assistant II (DA-II, CDA). Additionally, we are looking for a candidate who can learn from mistakes, think critically, and demonstrate initiative in work ethic and assessing patient needs.We offer competitive compensation based on experience. Benefits such as health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plans may be available.If you are a skilled DA-II or CDA and looking for an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic dental practice, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications.Job Type: Full-timePay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hourBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Employee discount</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Health savings account</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Schedule:<ul><li>8 hour shift</li><li>Monday to Friday</li><li>Overtime</li></ul>Application Question(s):<ul><li>Have you received COVID vaccination and Flu vaccination or are willing to receive vaccinations to be in compliance with office and facility standards? </li></ul>Ability to Commute:<ul><li>Cameron, NC 28326 (Required)</li></ul>Ability to Relocate:<ul><li>Cameron, NC 28326: Relocate before starting work (Required)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Dental Assistant - II

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Dental Assistant - II