full-time 2 months ago
Dental Assistant I or II
Local Start Dental
Durham, NC 27701
20 - 27/hr
About the Practice
N/A Team Members
Dentrix Software
Office Tour & Photos
Job Description
We are currently searching for a DA 1 or DA2 to join our non-profit dental office in Durham, NC! The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, 7:45 am to 5 pm, with occasional days needing to stay until 6 pm. The dental assistant will be responsible for assisting our doctors with a variety of dental restorations including: fillings, crowns, cleanings, exams, extractions, implant placement, impressions, denture/partial try ins, and more. Prior dental experience or graduation from a Dental Assisting program is required, and strong interpersonal skills and knowledge of dental procedures is preferred. Ability to communicate in Spanish is a plus!
We take pride in cultivating a welcoming team environment!
The ideal start date for this position is end of July/beginning of August.
Responsibilities:
Assist our prosthodontist and general dentist.
Maintains, reviews and confirms patients health histories.
Clean, sanitize, and set up rooms for patients in line with OSHA best practices.
Handle and sterilize instruments and materials for all procedures.
Prepare patient for restorative procedures
Evaluate patients' conditions and explain treatment to be performed or prescribed.
Enter patient treatment plans and complete clinical note documentation and prescriptions into Dentrix Enterprise system.
Take x-rays (must be x-ray certified)
Monitor supply and inventory levels, report needed supplies for ordering.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, and all state and federal regulations.
CPR Certified
Maintains regular and timely attendance
Collaborate with front office staff to assist in other administrative duties as needed
Our Ideal Candidate would be:
Reliable
Kind
Interested in learning
Benefits:
401(3)(b)
Uniform Allowance
Health Insurance, Vision Insurance, Dental Insurance
13 days PTO accrual in the first year
10 days paid holidays
Closed the week of Christmas
Preferred but not required: Bilingual - Spanish
Pay: $20.00 - $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Free parking
Health insurance
On-the-job training
Opportunities for advancement
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Experience:
Dental Assisting : 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
X-Ray Certification (Required)
Ability to Commute:
Durham, NC 27701 (Required)
Work Location: In person
We take pride in cultivating a welcoming team environment!
The ideal start date for this position is end of July/beginning of August.
Responsibilities:
Assist our prosthodontist and general dentist.
Maintains, reviews and confirms patients health histories.
Clean, sanitize, and set up rooms for patients in line with OSHA best practices.
Handle and sterilize instruments and materials for all procedures.
Prepare patient for restorative procedures
Evaluate patients' conditions and explain treatment to be performed or prescribed.
Enter patient treatment plans and complete clinical note documentation and prescriptions into Dentrix Enterprise system.
Take x-rays (must be x-ray certified)
Monitor supply and inventory levels, report needed supplies for ordering.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, and all state and federal regulations.
CPR Certified
Maintains regular and timely attendance
Collaborate with front office staff to assist in other administrative duties as needed
Our Ideal Candidate would be:
Reliable
Kind
Interested in learning
Benefits:
401(3)(b)
Uniform Allowance
Health Insurance, Vision Insurance, Dental Insurance
13 days PTO accrual in the first year
10 days paid holidays
Closed the week of Christmas
Preferred but not required: Bilingual - Spanish
Pay: $20.00 - $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Free parking
Health insurance
On-the-job training
Opportunities for advancement
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Experience:
Dental Assisting : 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
X-Ray Certification (Required)
Ability to Commute:
Durham, NC 27701 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Requirements
• CPR Certification
• Dentrix
• Patient care
• Administrative experience
• Dental x-ray
• Autoclaving
• Preparing dental treatment areas
• Dental impressions
• Dentrix
• Patient care
• Administrative experience
• Dental x-ray
• Autoclaving
• Preparing dental treatment areas
• Dental impressions
About Local Start Dental
Local Start Dental in Durham, NC offers high-quality and affordable dental care powered by innovation and compassion. They provide comprehensive dental services from routine cleanings to custom dentures using state-of-the-art technology. With general dentists and specialists on staff, they ensure seamless care for every patient with a patient-centered approach.
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