What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant II position at Community Care Clinic of Dare?
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled Dental Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will assist dentists in providing efficient and quality dental care to patients.
Duties
- Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations
- Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment
- Assist dentists during procedures using four-handed dentistry techniques
- Take and develop dental X-rays
- Maintain accurate patient records using Dentrix software
- Educate patients on oral hygiene practices
- Utilize aseptic techniques to ensure infection control
- Handle medical coding and insurance claims processing
- Operate scanning equipment for dental impressions
- Provide assistance in dental procedures
Qualifications
- Certification or diploma from an accredited dental assistant program
- Proficiency in Dentrix, Eaglesoft, and other dental software systems
- Knowledge of medical terminology and dental procedures
- Experience with four-handed dentistry and aseptic techniques
- Ability to take dental X-rays and operate scanning equipment
- Familiarity with medical coding and insurance claims processing
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 16 – 24 per week
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- X-Ray Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Nags Head, NC 27959 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Nags Head, NC 27959: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $25