Dental Assistant II - Piedmont Health Services, Inc. - Siler City, NC

Permanent Dentist Job

Siler City, NC

Job Description

About Piedmont Health Services
Piedmont Health Services, Inc. (PHS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in North Carolina. Dedicated to delivering top-tier, accessible, and inclusive primary healthcare, PHS has proudly served for 54 years and remains the largest community health center in central NC. Operating 10 Community Health Centers, two PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) SeniorCare facilities, and 2 Mobile Health Units, PHS extends its services to residents across five counties, including Alamance, Caswell, Chatham, Orange, and Lee.
What's an FQHC?
Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) are community-based healthcare providers that receive funds from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Health Center Program to provide primary care services in under-served areas.
Job Title – Dental Assistant II
Department - Dental
Reports to – Dental Clinic Manager
Benefits -

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance (Short & Long Term Disability)
403(b) Plan
Paid Holidays
CME (Continuing Medical Education)

About Position: Assist the Dentist chairside with dental procedures, independently performs direct patient care functions, performs laboratory procedures, sterilizes and manager dental instruments, dental radiographs (expose, process and mount), coordinates patient traffic, manage dental supplies and dental equipment maintenance.

Work Location: Siler City

224 South 10th Avenue, Siler City, NC 27344

Schedule: Monday - Thursday
Travel: Local travel to and from dental center sites, and out of the area travel for conferences or meetings occasionally.

Duties/ Responsibilities –

Greets and escorts patient from the waiting area to the operatory.
Evaluate Patient dental discomfort and / or dental concerns.
Review Patient Medical History.
Performs Blood Pressure Reading.
Delivery proper follow up instructions and direct patient to dental check out area.
Performances all others duties as assigned or needed.

Qualifications –
Education:
Required: Requires full range of body motion, finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and sitting for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours. Requires some exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids. Exposure to conditions common to a dental clinic environment. Must have the ability to work with patients, dental team members, and other PHS employee's. Must be able to communicate effectively with patients and other dental team members. Must have organizational skills. Must have knowledge of dental terminology and dental condition.
Preferred: Microsoft Office, email/internet and ability to learn other healthcare related software.
Current/valid License: Certification as a Dental Assistant II, Radiology Certification , Coronal Polishing Certification and CPR-Basic Life Support.
Immunizations: All PHS Required Immunizations
Pay Range - $20.48 - $27.52
EEO Statement
Piedmont Health Services, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
DEI Statement
Piedmont Health Services, Inc. (PHS) endeavors to maintain an inclusive workplace, one that is reflective of the patient population that we serve and the individuals whom we employ. We strive to incorporate inclusiveness throughout our work culture, including the way that we recruit, support, and retain employees. We believe that having employees from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences is an asset. It helps us to view the world through different lenses embodying the perspectives, opinions, approaches, and values that our employees bring to work daily. In fact, inclusion is woven into the very fabric of our work life, which allows our employees to perform at their highest possible potential.

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