Dental Assistant

Overview:

Dental Assistant to assist dentists in a free dental clinic that serves the indigent and uninsured.

Talent Pool: Allied Health

Responsibilities:

Adherence to infection control procedures to reduce the risk of cross-contamination to patient, doctor, and staff. 10 %

Association with the other departments/businesses involved with the function of the dental clinic. 10 %

Incorporates patient management techniques for medically compromised patients by obtaining a general knowledge of the patient's medical condition and providing appropriate support. 10 %

Maintain adequate supplies for the operation of the dental clinic/OR through monitoring the inventory. 10 %

Possess skills in clerical duties so that the Dental Assistant is capable of performing administrative clinic operations. 10 %

Produce extraoral and intraoral radiographs of diagnostic quality while requiring minimal exposure to patients and staff. 10 %

Provide chairside assistance to the doctor/student/hygienist so that dental procedures are productive, of good quality, and completed safely in a timely manner. 10 %

Responsible for proper and effective sterilization technique for instruments, equipment, materials, and accessories. 10 %

Responsible for proper maintenance of operatories and dental equipment in the dental clinic and OR. 10 %

Responsible for proper organization of instrument kits, instrument trays, and accessory equipment according to procedure. 10 %

Qualifications:

EDUCATION:

Required -

Must be a Dental Assistant I (DA I) per North Carolina Dental Board definitions. Certification of Dental Assisting not required.

EXPERIENCE:

Required -

At least one year experience in a dental office with direct patient care, sterilization and inventory control.

Preferred -

More than two years of dental assistant experience working with the indigent population.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY/LISTING:

REQUIRED

Drivers License Valid Drivers License

BLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider

Required -

Dental Assistant II or higher.

Note -

If driving Cone health vehicle, must have 5 years of driving experience and MVR must be approved by Risk Management.

PREFERRED

Permanent