Dental Assistant II

Job Description

Responsible for assisting the dentist in rendering patient care, maintaining inventory control in the operatory rooms where treatment is rendered by the dentist, helping with infection control by sterilizing and disinfecting instruments, setting up instrument trays, and preparing materials.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities:

Daily/Weekly/Monthly Tasks will include, but are not limited to:

Assist the dentist in rendering patient care

Reinforces preventive maintenance instructions to patients

Seats and prepares the patients for treatment

Tending to the patient during dental procedures, while keeping the patient calm and comfortable.

Cleans operatory after treatment procedures along with disinfecting all areas involved in patient care

Readies tray set-ups for procedures & sterilizes instruments

Exposes digital radiographs

Takes preliminary impression for needed procedures

Monitors all lab cases and ensures they are ready for the patient’s appointment

Monitors lab tracking system

Maintain the office dental supply inventory control system, the lab tracking system

Follows OSHA & Company Safety Policies & Procedures

Retrieving 5 Star Google Reviews

Other duties as assigned

Skills and Attributes

Excellent planning and organizational skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Having the expertise to anticipate patient’s and dentist needs

Professional appearance and manner

Computer literacy

Job Specifications:

Dental Assistant Certification is required

State of NC X-Ray Certification

High School Diploma or GED

Ability to lift 15-20 lbs

Full-time