Dental Assistant

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 Friday, 7:45 am to 5 pm, with occasional days needing to stay until 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!

The ideal start date for this position is end of July/beginning of August.

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: $20.00 - $27.00 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)

Ability to Commute:

• Durham, NC 27701 (Required)

Work Location: In person