What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant I position at Piedmont Health Services?

Job Description

About Piedmont Health Services

Piedmont Health Services, Inc. (PHS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in North Carolina. Dedicated to delivering top-tier, accessible, and inclusive primary healthcare, PHS has proudly served for 54 years and remains the largest community health center in central NC. Operating 10 Community Health Centers, two PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) Senior Care facilities, and 2 Mobile Health Units, PHS extends its services to residents across five counties, including Alamance, Caswell, Chatham, Orange, and Lee.

What is PACE?

At Piedmont Health Senior Care, we are dedicated to enhancing the lives of seniors in our community through our Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). We help seniors maintain their independence and continue living at home homes for as long as possible. We achieve this by offering comprehensive, personalized healthcare and related services, all tailored to the unique needs and aspirations of each senior we serve.

Our approach is unlike any other healthcare plan! PACE emphasizes a participant-centered strategy, focusing on providing the right care and services that best support each participant's unique needs and goals. We integrate and coordinate all aspects of care, leveraging a team of dedicated doctors, nurses, therapists, dieticians, and other specialized professionals who work together as a care team to manage and address the complete health needs of each .

participant. Job Title – Dental Assistant

Department – Dental

Reports to – Dental Clinic Manager

Benefits -

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance (Short & Long Term Disability)
403(b) Plan
Paid Holidays
CME (Continuing Medical Education)

About Position : The Dental Assistant will Assist the Dentist chairside with dental procedures, independently performs direct patient care functions, performs laboratory procedures, sterilizes and manager dental instruments, dental radiographs process and mount), coordinates patient traffic, manage dental supplies and dental equipment maintenance.

Work Location : Moncure Community Health Center

7228 Moncure-Pittsboro Road Moncure, NC 27559

Schedule : Monday : 8 : 00 am – 6 : 00 pm, Tuesday : 8 : 00 am – 6 : 00 pm, Wednesday : 8 : 00 am – 6 : 00 pm, Thursday 8 : 00 am to 6 : 00 pm

No Remote Option)

Required Travel : Local travel to and from dental center sites, and out of the area travel for conferences or meetings occasionally.

Duties / Responsibilities –

Greets and escorts patient from the waiting area to the operatory.

Evaluate Patient dental discomfort and / or dental concerns

Review Patient Medical History

Performs Blood Pressure Reading

Delivery proper follow up instructions and direct patient to dental check out area

Performances all others duties as assigned or needed

Prepare Dental Treatment Room with disinfectants and proper barriers ( i.e. chair, light, cart covers )

Evaluate the treatment status from the record and prepare Dental Treatment Room accordingly ( i.e. extraction, restorative, prophy )

Topical Anesthetic Applied

Anesthetic Syringe loaded and ready

Prepare Patient Records and Radiographs for Dentist ( View Medical History for Allergies )

Assist Dentist in completing dental services with patient

Proper exchanging of dental instruments with Dentist

Plan trays and mix impression material

Removal of temporary cement

Alginate Impressions

Take Pulse, Blood Pressure and Temperature

Place Amalgam in a Prep with Carrier

Qualifications –

Education : Must have a combination of at least one year of education and / or experience.

Certification as a Dental Assistant or On the job Training Experience with x-ray certification.

Required :

Requires full range of body motion, finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.

Requires standing and sitting for extensive periods of time.

Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

Requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours.

Requires some exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids. Exposure to conditions common to a dental clinic environment.

Preferred :

Must have the ability to work with patients, dental team members, and other PHS employee's.

Must be able to communicate effectively with patients and other dental team members.

Must have organizational skills.

Must have knowledge of Dental terminology and dental condition

Current / valid License : None

Pay Range - $17.85 - $23.99

EEO Statement

Piedmont Health Services, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

DEI Statement

Piedmont Health Services, Inc. (PHS) endeavors to maintain an inclusive workplace, one that is reflective of the patient population that we serve and the individuals whom we employ. We strive to incorporate inclusiveness throughout our work culture, including the way that we recruit, support, and retain employees. We believe that having employees from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences is an asset. It helps us to view the world through different lenses embodying the perspectives, opinions, approaches, and values that our employees bring to work daily. In fact, inclusion is woven into the very fabric of our work life, which allows our employees to perform at their highest possible potential.

Salary : $18 - $24

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