Dental Assistant II

Dental Assistant Position - Eastern Carolina Dental, Jacksonville, NC - Apply Online!

We are searching for a team oriented individual who wants to provide excellent customer service for our patients, provide excellent support to our doctors, and possess a likable chair-side attitude. Ability to multitask, flexibility, a team oriented attitude, and attention to detail are a must!

We are a fast paced family comprehensive dental practice. Paperless office with digital radiographs and a knowledgeable and friendly team. This is a long standing practice in the area and is known for the great care we take with patients and employees alike.

Responsibilities of Dental Assistant

• Assist Chair-side throughout various procedures in all aspects of Dentistry
• Maintain CPR certification.
• Instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs.
• Make preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
• Clean and polish removable appliances.
• Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients.
• Record treatment information in patient records.
• Expose dental diagnostic x-rays.
• Actively provide hand instruments and materials as needed to Dentist during exams and procedures in order to help maintain patient comfort and Dentist’s efficiency.
• Using and maintaining hazard control protocols as established by OSHA and office standards and NC regulations.
• Strictly adhere to all HIPAA standards in order to maintain patient confidentiality.
• Must always represent the practice in a professional, pleasant, and cooperative manner.
• Maintain regular attendance and adhere to assigned work schedule and office policies.
• Must be able to comfortably and efficiently handle multiple deadlines and task assignments.
• Must be able to work both independently and cooperatively in team settings.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.

Requirements for DA Position

• Minimum 1 year experience (required)
• Good communications skills
• Team oriented attitude
• Ability to multi task
• NC Radiation Certification (required)
• NC Coronal Polish Certification (required)
• Must have basic computer skills
• Open Dental experience (preferred)

Job Type: Part/Full Time

Hours- Monday-Friday

Salary: (based on experience)

Experience:

• Dental: 1 year (required)
• Dental Assisting 1 year (required)

Location:

• Jacksonville, NC

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have your nitrous monitoring certification?

Experience:

• Dental Assisting: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Required)
• Dental Assistant certificate (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Jacksonville, NC 28546 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Jacksonville, NC 28546: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person