Dental Assistant - Harrison Family Dentistry - Murphy, NC

Permanent Dentist Job

Murphy, NC

Job Description

Our office is currently looking for a motivated and experienced Dental Assistant to join and assist our clinical team by providing a high level of patient care while operating in a team-based environment. The perfect candidate should be well-organized with great attention to detail and the ability to work independently. We want you to be skilled in providing direct patient care and be able to make office procedures as smooth as possible. This will be a full-time position Mo-Thu, 8am-5pm.
Responsibilities

Welcome patients in the dental office
Prepare patients for treatments or checkups
Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
Sterilize instruments according to regulations
Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
Undertake lab tasks as instructed
Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
Maintain accurate patient records including chart notes and medical history
Follow OSHA/HIPPA regulations
Take radiographic images

Skills

Proven experience as a dental assistant
Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
Understanding of health & safety regulations
Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
Good computer skills
Excellent communication and people skills
Attention to detail
Well-organized and reliable
High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)
BLS certified
X-ray license for the state of NC

Job Type: Full-time
Expected hours: 32 per week
Schedule:

8 hour shift

Experience:

Dental assisting: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

X-Ray Certification (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Williamston, NC 27892: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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