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Dental Assistant II

FIRST CHOICE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS INC
Spring Lake, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 2/24/2025 CLOSED ON 3/23/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant II position at FIRST CHOICE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS INC?

Why Join First Choice Community Health Centers

Nestled in the heart of North Carolina, Harnett County offers a unique blend of small-town charm and convenient access to big-city amenities. Located less than an hour from both Raleigh and Fayetteville, residents enjoy the tranquility of rural living with the benefit of nearby urban excitement.

At First Choice, we’re proud to offer employment opportunities in this beautiful area, giving you the chance to work in a close-knit community while staying connected to the vibrant Triangle region. With a perfect balance of peaceful affordable living and easy access to cultural and career opportunities, Harnett County is an ideal place to call home.

Position Summary

First Choice Community Health Center is seeking additional Dental Assistant II to join our wonderful team of dental professionals. Under the supervision of the Dentist, the Dental Assistant II will provide chairside assistance and is responsible for the efficient operation of the clinical component of the dental center. The dental assistant also records dental findings, completes clinical charting and coding, and sterilizes equipment. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures in the field of Dentistry.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

  • Chairside assisting;
  • Seating and Prepare patients for treatment; Obtain pertinent information and assist in any procedures necessary. 
  • Expose and develop radiographs, according to standard protocols and/or dentist orders
  • Assist dentist during oral exam and treatment
  • Maintain dental instruments and equipment
  • Assist dental hygienist and clerk when necessary and feasible
  • Maintain clinical supply inventory; Maintain dark room
  • Maintain clinical areas with proper infection control procedures
  • Take impressions for study models; Apply pit and fissure sealant;
  • Polish teeth following prophy of teeth by the dentist and give oral hygiene instructions to pts;
  • Responsible for purchase orders and ordering of monthly expendable supplies
  • Participate in continuing education on and off site as appropriate and feasible
  • Insert matrix bands and wedges; Place cavity bases and liners;
  • Place and/or remove rubber dams
  • Fabricate and cement temporary restorations using temporary cement
  • Apply acid tech materials/rinses; Apply bonding agents
  • Remove periodontal dressings, sutures, excess cement
  • Place gingival retraction cord;
  • Flush, dry and temporarily close root canals;
  • Place and remove temporary restorations;
  • Insert Interdental spacers; Fit (size) orthodontic bands or brackets
  • Apply dentin desensitizing solutions;
  • Perform extra-oral adjustments which affect function, fit or occlusion of any temporary restoration or appliance
  • Polish the clinical crown using only- a hand-held brush and appropriate polishing agents or a combination of a slow speed handpiece (not to exceed 10,000 rpm) with attached rubber cup or bristle brush and appropriate polishing agents
  • Perform all other duties as assigned

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

  • DA Certification from an accredited Program
  • Coronial Polish Certification Preferred
  • 2-years experience of Dental Assisting
  • Current CPR certification
  • NC X-ray certification preferred

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Tasks, duties, and responsibilities, as listed in this position description, are not exhaustive. The Organization, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities. Equivalent experience, skills and/or education will also be considered, so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Position Description. The Organization, at its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes as equivalent to the qualifications described above. Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract. Occasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms.

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