Dental Assistant I
About the role
Assists dentists in all aspects of dental care delivery, including advanced or specialized dental assistant duties. Started in 2000 by a group of committed volunteers, Charlotte Community Health Clinic is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that offers high-quality medical, dental, and behavioral health services for children and adults. Although we serve all populations, as a FQHC, we have a special purpose of serving the underserved. We work towards a healthy community where all individuals, regardless of ability to pay, have access to affordable, quality, and comprehensive health care. We accept most major health insurance plans, as well as Medicaid and Medicare. For patients without health insurance, we offer a discount program based on income and family size. Our organization is growing! We are thrilled about the expansion of care that our growth allows us to provide. Our goal is to recruit, develop, and retain a team that not only meets the minimum job qualifications, but shares our passion for serving those who need it most.
Responsibilities
- Assists dentist in all phases of dental care, based on detailed knowledge of different dentists’ techniques and preferences.
- May assist with specialized dentistry, such as cleanings, extractions, restorative treatment, and endo treatment.
- Takes, develops, and mounts x-rays correctly.
- May perform complex or specialized radiography.
- Sets up and sterilizes exam rooms and equipment, in accordance with universal safety precautions and other safety standards.
- May order and stock supplies and maintain equipment.
- May instruct patients in proper oral health techniques.
- Answers inquiries from patients (faculty, students, and staff) related to clinic administrative functions, and schedules appointments.
- May perform initial assessment or triage incoming patients.
- May assist in training new dental assistants.
- May maintain and prepare dental records and reports.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
- Giving patients information on dental hygiene, oral health care, and plaque control program.
- Training new staff/student.
- Chair‑side Assisting: Assists the dentist in providing dental treatment.
- Preparing and maintaining dental instruments, supplies, and equipment.