What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Macon County Public Health?
The primary purpose of this position is to provide delegable functions as specified by the NC Board of Dental Examiners for a Dental Assistant. Position entails dental assistant work including, but not limited to: assisting dental provider, developing and mounting X-rays, maintaining dental equipment and supplies, sterilization, inventory control, providing education to clients, and other related duties. May also include verbal and written instructions to patients, family, health care staff, schools and other groups in basic oral hygiene; may maintain records and recall lists, answer phone and enter appropriate data into patient electronic dental record.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES * Considerable knowledge of dental equipment, instruments, and procedures. * Considerable knowledge of dental office business procedures. * Considerable knowledge of preparation methods and dental materials. * Ability to maintain records, inventories, and patient histories. * Ability to deal tactfully with patients. * Ability to observe, evaluate, and report required information pertaining to a dental or dental assistant student. * Ability to orient dental and dental assistant students, other health care personnel, and patients. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Completion of a dental assistant program from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of on the-job training as a dental assistant and required x-ray training when needed; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum Education and Experience for a Trainee Appointment - High school or General Educational Development diploma S
PECIAL REQUIREMENTS * Valid driver's license HOW TO APPLY: Applicants must register online or in person with NCWorks. A State application (PD-107) is required and may be obtained at and submitted to the NC Works Career Center 23 Macon Avenue Franklin, N.C. Mail to: 5 West Main Street Franklin, NC 28734 and must be submitted on or before the closing date. Online applications are not available. Please include 3 references with contact information and a valid email address for all correspondence from the employer to the applicant. Resumes will not be considered. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/ADA EMPLOYER All prospective employees are subject to a criminal background check
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Completion of a dental assistant program from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of on the-job training as a dental assistant and required x-ray training when needed; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS . Valid driver's license
HOW TO APPLY: Applicants must register online or in person with NCWorks. A State application (PD-107) is required and may be obtained at and submitted to the NC Works Career Center 23 Macon Avenue Franklin, N.C. Mail to: 5 West Main Street Franklin, NC 28734 and must be submitted on or before the closing date. Online applications are not available. Please include 3 references with contact information and a valid email address for all correspondence from the employer to the applicant. Resumes will not be considered.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $33,933.64 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Wellness program
Schedule:
- Day shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $33,934
