Dental Assistant – Atrium Health Oral Medicine & Maxillofacial Surgery FT Position Available In Mecklenburg, North Carolina
Tallo's Job Summary: The Dental Assistant position at Atrium Health Oral Medicine & Maxillofacial Surgery in Charlotte, NC, involves performing clinical duties, assisting with procedures, taking x-rays, and providing education. This full-time role requires a Dental Assistant II certification in North Carolina, 6 months of dental healthcare experience, and Basic Life Support certification. The job entails patient care support, special needs patient care, and laboratory procedures.
Job Description
Dental Assistant – Atrium Health Oral Medicine & Maxillofacial Surgery FT
Charlotte, NC, United States
Job ID:
156480
Job Family:
Patient Care Support
Status:
Full Time
Shift:
Day
Detailed Shift and Schedule:
Mon- Fri 7:30am-4:30pm
Job Type:
Regular
Department Name:
31681014833051-Oral Medicine
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Overview
Job Summary
Performs clinical duties to include assisting with procedures, taking and developing x-rays, and other related duties under supervision. Provides education to residents and other hospital staff as needed in the delivery of efficient four-handed dentistry.
Essential Functions
Provides orientation to patients of the Dental Clinic.
Prepares operatories for the delivery of patient care.
Participates in the care of special needs patients, including patients from other departments, facilities, and hospital inpatients, as well as patients who are medicallypromised or mentally/physically challenged.
Takes, develops, and mounts x-rays as ordered.
Assists dentists with examinations to include obtaining and recording vital signs, and charting in the dental record.
Assists dentists with routine andplex procedures, including but not limited to periodontal surgery,plicated endodontic treatment, takes impressions for study models and opposing casts, and oral maxillofacial surgery.
Performs laboratory procedures such as fabricating diagnostic models, temporary restorations, and interim oral appliances.
Performs preventative patient care procedures such as sealant application, coronal tooth polishing and topical fluoride application, as requested by the dentist.
Conducts patient education (post-op care, oral hygiene and preventive care).
Consults with dentists, nursing personnel, and clerical staff to help ensure continuity of care.
Physical Requirements
Work requires walking, bending, long periods of sitting and standing, assisting with procedures. Must be able to lift 75 pounds in weight, handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies. Must speak English fluently and in understandable terms. Must have intact sight, hearing, smell, touch, and finger dexterity. Must have ability to concentrate. Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or clinical conditions.
Education, Experience and Certifications
Qualified as a Dental Assistant II per current Dental Laws of North Carolina. 6 months experience in dental healthcare preferred. Requires the ability to operate and assist in preventative maintenance of all dental equipment. Requires excellentmunication skills. Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) from AHA required.
