Dental Assistant - #00010070

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Apply sealant.
• Polishes coronal portion of tooth.
• Prepares and arranges instrument trays for clinic use; passes instruments to dentist.
• Cleans, sterilizes and keeps instruments and equipment in operable condition.
• Operates oral evacuation equipment, retractors and water and air sprays.
• Inventories, receives, checks and stocks supplies and equipment.
• Exposes radiographs.
• Mixes impressions and filling material.
• Completes patient records.
• Provides oral hygiene instructions to patients.
• Takes pulse, blood pressure and temperature.
• Auxiliaries in pediatric dental care, including front desk duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of dental equipment, instruments and procedures.
• Considerable knowledge of preparation methods and dental materials.
• Ability to deal tactfully with patients.

Minimum Qualifications

• Qualify as a Dental Assistant II as defined by the state of North Carolina’s Dental Assistant levels with one year of experience as a Dental Assistant.
• Completion of a CODA-accredited dental assistant program; OR one year in a CODA-accredited dental hygiene program; OR pass the national DANB Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) exam; OR proof of completion of two years (3,000 hours) of chairside assisting under direct control and supervision of a NC licensed dentist.
• CPR certified
• Complete a 3-hour course in sterilization and infection control.
• Complete a 3-hour course in dental office emergencies.
• Radiology certification
• Sealant certification

Prior Experience

• Graduate of an accredited Dental Assisting Program or Office Trained.
• If office trained, must present documentation of at least two years (3,000 hours) of chairside assisting, during which period the assistant has been allowed to perform most of the functions of a DA II under the direct control and supervision of a North Carolina licensed dentist.
• Must complete a 3-hour course in dental office emergencies, as well as, a 3-hour course in sterilization and infection control.
• Must have obtained a radiology certificate, coronal polishing certificate and must be efficient in placing sealants.

Location

The Chandler Building in Greensboro is the Primary work location, however travel to the High Point Clinic on various days or every other week is required.

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

• Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, and hearing and repetitive motions.
• Must be able to perform light work exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
• Must possess the visual acuity to do extensive reading and to use measurement devices.