Job Summary: The Dental Assistant II is responsible for assisting the dentist and dental hygienist in the direct provision of primary care dental services to patients.
The Dental Assistant is also responsible for sterilization, preparation and inventory control of dental instruments and supplies.
Essential Duties:
Ensure treatment room is stocked, disinfected, and setup for each appointment
Greets and introduces position to each patient
Updates health history and obtains blood pressure upon each visit (as needed)
Charts and documents all procedures performed and indicate next treatment to be performed
Works in unity with other clinical staff to ensure proper appearance of lab and treatment rooms
Charts procedures to include patient conditions, medical and dental histories, treatment procedures and patient comments
Exposes digital radiographs and use of taking CBCT
Assists Dentist in advanced procedures such as crown/bridge prep, oral surgery procedures, and implant treatment.
Handle laboratory procedures such as pouring impressions, model trimming, fabricating mouth guards, temporary crowns, retainers, and other appliances as well as case management follow up.
This shall include the correct documentation needed for lab slips and contact with the dental laboratory companies.
Handle patient education such as post op instructions, oral hygiene instruction, consent forms and other forms of clinical education.
Scheduling of follow up appointments when required.
Provide a proper handoff to the administration staff and properly communicate ongoing treatment needs.
Each night, make post up follow up calls to any patients having invasive procedures such as extractions, crowns, or root canals.
Any other duties as assigned
BENEFITS:
401(k) with match
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance offered
PTO and Holiday Pay
EDUCATION:
HS Diploma or equivalent (Required)
SCHEDULE:
Monday through Thursday 7:00 a.
m.
to 4:00 p.
m.
LOCATION:
Durham, NC
Requirements / Certifications / Licenses:
DA II certificate, required
X-ray certified
CPR and First Aid certificate
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