What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant II position at O2 Dental Group of Durham?
_ Must be a STRONG Dental Assistant with experience! _
Bilingual is preferred, but not mandatory.
Are you a strong experienced dental assistant searching for your new dental home? If you are the right candidate, apply today for this career-changing opportunity of a lifetime.
Join a group of energetic, passionate professionals who love what they do! Our team takes great pride in providing a positive environment and experience for all of our patients. Advance your assisting career by working with the latest technology in dentistry. If you have a desire to work for the best and you can demonstrate the right background, attitude, and willingness to please people, we would like to hear from you.
Enjoy the following perks:
- Great salary
- Great benefits
- Supportive/ passionate team and leaders
Responsibilities:
- CEREC or Cad/CAM
- Lead Experience
- Sterilize and layout dental instruments and get all equipment ready, such as x-ray machines, anesthetics, and impression materials, to prepare treatment rooms for examinations and dental procedures
- Assist patients based on NC Dental Assisting Guidelines, following all OSHA and HIPAA regulations at all times.
- Assist dentists and dental hygienists during any procedures or examinations by handing off dental instruments and ensuring each patient's mouth is comfortable, dry, and accessible to the dentist and hygienist
- Polish appropriately based on Coronal Polishing Certification
- Assist and administer N2O based on allowances of your certification
- Perform administrative duties such as greeting patients, answering phone calls, setting appointments for dental visits, ordering dental supplies, lab submission and follow-up, and inventory needs.
- Assist in sterilizing the facility and instruments as needed, properly and within State and Federal regulations.
- Provide any duties assigned by Business Leaders and doctors.
- Provide postoperative instructions to patients so they are informed about how to care for their teeth and gums after procedures to prevent infection
- Assist patient with all introductory forms, consents, and vitals. Fulfilling ordered X-rays using NC X-ray certification
- Follow all OSHA and HIPAA guidelines both state and federal
- Assist provider and patient with all aspects of chair-side care within the scope of your certification.
Qualifications:
Requirements:
- Bilingual (Preferred)
- DA II or CDA / Lead Experience (Preferred)
- CEREC or Cad/Cam
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 - $27.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- X-Ray Certification (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Durham, NC 27707: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24 - $27