Dental Assistant I or II

Dental Assistant I or II Local Start Dental - 2.8 Durham, NC Job Details Part-time | Full-time $21 - $26 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Free parking Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off On-the-job training Uniform allowance Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Opportunities for advancement Qualifications Spanish CPR Certification Administrative experience X-Ray Certification Dentrix Patient care Full Job Description We are currently searching for a DA 1 or DA2 to join our non-profit dental office in Durham, NC! The position is full-time, Monday through Thursday from 7:45 am to 6 pm. The dental assistant will be responsible for assisting our doctors with a variety of dental restorations including: fillings, crowns, cleanings, exams, extractions, implant placement, impressions, denture/partial try ins, and more. Prior dental experience or graduation from a Dental Assisting program is required, and strong interpersonal skills and knowledge of dental procedures is preferred. Ability to communicate in Spanish is a plus! We take pride in cultivating a welcoming team environment!

Responsibilities:

Assist our prosthodontist and general dentist. Maintains, reviews and confirms patients health histories. Clean, sanitize, and set up rooms for patients in line with OSHA best practices. Handle and sterilize instruments and materials for all procedures. Prepare patient for restorative procedures Evaluate patients' conditions and explain treatment to be performed or prescribed. Enter patient treatment plans and complete clinical note documentation and prescriptions into Dentrix Enterprise system. Take x-rays (must be x-ray certified) Monitor supply and inventory levels, report needed supplies for ordering. Ensure compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, and all state and federal regulations. CPR Certified Maintains regular and timely attendance Collaborate with front office staff to assist in other administrative duties as needed Our Ideal Candidate would be: Reliable Kind Interested in learning

Benefits:

401(3)(b) Uniform Allowance Health Insurance, Vision Insurance, Dental Insurance 13 days PTO accrual in the first year 10 days paid holidays Closed the week of Christmas Preferred but not required: Bilingual -

Spanish Pay:

$21.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Free parking Health insurance On-the-job training Opportunities for advancement Paid time off Vision insurance

Experience:

Dental Assisting :

1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

X-Ray Certification (Required)

Work Location:

In person