Certified Dental Assistant/DAII

We are looking for a competent dental assistant with at least 2 years experience who will fit in to our dental family. We pride ourselves on the relationships we have built as a team and with our patients, and we expect to welcome you into that family. You’ll ensure excellent customer service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentist’s shoulders. Our ideal candidate should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and be able to make office procedures as smooth as possible.

Responsibilities
Welcome patients in the dental office
Prepare patients for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
Select and set up instruments, equipment and materials needed
Sterilize instruments according to regulations
Assist the dentists with a multitude of procedures including but not limited to implant restorations, crown and bridge, cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics, endodontics, pediatric dentistry, frenectomies, airway dentistry, laser dentistry, and oral surgery. We are a general dentist office, but do preform many specialty procedures
Undertake lab tasks as instructed
Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
Keep the dental rooms clean and well-stocked
Assist with ordering supplies
Schedule appointments
Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures as needed
Assist with any other duties assigned to you by our office manager or one of the doctors
Skills
Proven experience as dental assistant of a minimum of 2 years
Experience with Dentrix is a plus
Ability to work in a fast pace, fee-for-service office
Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
Understanding of health & safety regulations
Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
Good computer skills
Excellent communication and people skills
Attention to detail
Well-organized and reliable
Any and all certificates pertaining to your duties including dental assisting certificate, radiology certificate, etc.

Additional certification or training is an asset, especially with Nitrous
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Bereavement leave
Continuing education credits
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Free health screenings
On-the-job training
Opportunities for advancement
Paid time off
Safety equipment provided
Uniform allowance
Experience:
Dental assisting: 2 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
Pinehurst, NC 28374 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
Pinehurst, NC 28374: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person