What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant I/II position at Carolina Lakes Family Dental?
Carolina Lakes Family Dental is looking for a dental assistant DA I/DA II to join our team to make our office a more efficient and pleasant place for our patients. We love our dental assistants who are well-organized and work with great attention to detail. Hours: Monday-Thursday 8am-5:30pm.
Responsibilities
- Welcome patients in the dental office
- Prepare patients for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
- Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
- Sterilize instruments according to regulations
- Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
- Undertake lab tasks as instructed
- Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
- Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
Skills
- Proven experience as dental assistant
- Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
- Understanding of health & safety regulations
- Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
- Good computer skills
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Attention to detail
- Well-organized and reliable
- High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $34,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- NC Dental Assistant Certificate (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $34,000 - $45,000