Dental Assistant II - Axiom Dentistry - Raleigh, NC

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Raleigh, NC

Job Description

Are you ready to bring smiles to life? Join our vibrant team at Axiom Dentistry as a Dental Assistant II and embark on a journey of making dental care fun and fabulous!
Who We Are:
At Axiom Dentistry, we believe in creating a joyful and welcoming environment for our patients and team members alike. We're all about top-notch dental care, innovative solutions, and a sprinkle of fun!
Why You'll Love This Job:
As a Dental Assistant II, you'll be the right-hand superhero to our dentists and dental hygienists, making every patient's visit a breeze. From prepping treatment areas to educating patients on oral hygiene, your role is vital in ensuring everyone leaves with a bright smile.
Essential Duties:

Assist patients in resolving minor difficulties, answering their questions, and giving directions to patients as authorized by the dentist. Collect and record all patient health history.
Timely preparation of treatment area by sterilizing and properly setting for procedures. Serves as dentist’s chair-side assistant including delivering instruments and materials for dentist’s access.
Maintains dental department equipment and work areas in compliance with policies and procedures relative to infection control and safety issues, including the sterilization of all reusable dental instruments and equipment and the proper disposal of all contaminated or potentially contaminated materials
Maintains adequate operatory supplies and compiles a list for inventory control and ordering purposes.
Completes checklists as assigned and participates in daily huddles to ensure that every single day flows smoothly.
Assists with various clinical and administrative functions of the office as appropriate and as time permits and instructed.
Assists Dentist in advanced procedures such as crown/bridge prep, oral surgery procedures, and endodontic 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

What You Need to Succeed:

High School Diploma or equivalent
X-Ray Certification
Two -Three years of experience (required)
Current CPR certification

Perks & Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
401(k) plan
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
Competitive Pay
A fun, supportive, and dynamic work environment

Schedule:
Monday through Thursday 7:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Ready to Make a Difference?Join us at Axiom Dentistry and help us create a world full of healthy, happy smiles!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $26.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Schedule:

Day shift
No weekends

Work Location: In person

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