Dental Assistant Wilmington, NC - Azalea Dental - Wilmington, NC

Permanent Dental Receptionist / Front Desk Job

Wilmington, NC

Job Description

Our growing practice is looking for the next member of our ROCKSTAR dental team. Our ideal team member is an energetic, positive team player who shares our passion of serving others and changing lives through relationship based dentistry.
We are a fun, family-oriented practice, offering a wide range of dental services. Our team provides the highest quality dental care for our patients and we take pride in treating our patients like family.
As a team, we are dedicated to learning and growing together. So even if you are new to the field, we would love to talk to you. We are excited about the opportunity to help you learn and grow as you join the field of dentistry.
If this position and our team sounds like a match for you, we would love to meet you. Come join our growing practice and help us to continue to serve our great patients and community!
Position Responsibilities

Greet and interact with patients in a friendly and courteous manner
Take and document patient dental history and updates, as well as overall health and medication history
Assist dentist by handling supplies and instruments as requested
Prepare tables and trays for dentist with necessary instruments and supplies
Clean and sterilize instruments, and prepare treatment rooms as needed
Take, expose, and mount high quality dental radiographs
Ensure appropriate supply of equipment and materials
Maintain patient confidentiality to comply with federal HIPAA policy and laws
Review dental health with patient, including any problems or concerns they have with any of their teeth
Charting all existing treatment, missing teeth and pathology in OD should be completed by the clinical team
Help with front desk duties as needed: Check-in, Confirmations, Collect payments, Schedule appointments, etc.

Position Qualifications and Requirements
Education and Experience:

Must possess High School Diploma/GED
Graduate of accredited dental assisting program CDA or NC classified DA I or DA II with work experience
Compliance with state dental practice requirements: X-ray certification, CPR certified, OSHA training, HIPAA training
Excellent communication skills
Friendly, kind, and genuinely empathetic
A motivated self-starter who can work well both with little supervision and with close direction
Dental software experience a must – “Open Dental” preferred but not required
Knowledge of dental terminology and ADA codes
Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus, but not required

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Health savings account
Opportunities for advancement
Paid time off
Uniform allowance
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

Are you X-Ray Certified in North Carolina?

Experience:

Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

Wilmington, NC 28401: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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