Dental Assistant

About the Role

NC Pediatric Dentistry aims to provide excellent dental treatment by going beyond the basics to ensure visits are safe, relaxed, informative, and fun for children! We are currently seeking an experienced DAI or DAII to join our growing team in Locust, NC.

Responsibilities

• Reviews the schedule frequently to maximize time management.
• Welcomes patients and parents, introducing them to the clinic area.
• Assists the dentist during various treatment procedures.
• Reviews treatment needed and answers questions before starting procedures.
• Completes all treatment consents, including re-care and op sheets.
• Performs routine dental cleanings.
• Plans for the next visit before the patient leaves.
• Reviews charts daily to check x-rays, clinical notes, and frequency limitations.
• Maintains adequate supplies and compiles lists for inventory control and ordering.
• Educates parents and patients on oral hygiene strategies.
• Takes and develops dental radiographs.
• Monitors nitrous oxide.
• Supports the back of the house by sterilizing and delivering instruments, positioning instruments, suctioning, passing instruments, stocking, and writing clinical notes.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment, complying with OSHA standards.
• Maintains care of units (flush lines, fill water bottles, place tablets in water, change traps).
• Completes daily, weekly, and monthly duties as outlined in the OSHA Manual.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED certificate.
• Successful completion of a dental assistant program as per state guidelines.
• Dental x-ray certification.
• Coronal Polishing Certification.
• Additional certification such as nitrous desired but not required.

Skills

• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with diverse individuals.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations.
• Strong knowledge of dental software.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Professional appearance and attitude.
• Ability to work as a team member, function independently, exercise sound judgment, and maintain confidentiality.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Growth opportunities.
• Positive work environment in a stable, growing company.