Dental Assistant II

Piedmont Health ServicesCarrboro, NC

$20 - $28 / hour

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Overview

Remote

On-site

Compensation

$20-$28/hour

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 55 years and remains the largest community health center in central NC. Operating 11 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 - Lead Dentist

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: Carrboro CHC - 301 Lloyd Street Carrboro, NC 27510
Schedule: Monday- Thursday: 7:45 am- 6:15 pm
Travel: N/A

Duties/ Responsibilities –

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.
Prepare Dental Treatment Room with disinfectants and proper barriers ( i.e. chair, light, cart covers ).
Evaluate the treatment status from the record and prepare Dental Treatment Room accordingly ( i.e. extraction, restorative, prophy ).
Topical Anesthetic Applied.
Anesthetic Syringe loaded and ready.
Prepare Patient Records and Radiographs for Dentist ( View Medical History for Allergies ).
Assist Dentist in completing dental services with patient .
Proper exchanging of dental instruments with Dentist.
Place and/or remove Rubber Dams.
Mix and Assist placement of dental materials.
Plan trays and mix impression material.
Assist in removal retraction cords as dentist places syringe material for elastic impression.
Alginate Impressions.
Sealant Application.
Coronal polishing.

Qualifications -

Current/valid License:Certification as a Dental Assistant II, Radiology Certification , Coronal Polishing Certification and CPR-Basic Life Support.

Computer Skills: Microsoft Office, email/internet and ability to learn other healthcare related software.

Immunizations: Be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up-to-date prior to beginning employment

Pay Range: $20.48/Hourly - $27.52/Hourly(commensurate with years of experience)

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.

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Candidates can expect a pay range of $20.48–$27.52 per hour for this role.

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