Dental Assistant II (Southern Pines)

Dental Assistant

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FirstHealth of the Carolinas is a nationally recognized health care system in central North Carolina with headquarters in Pinehurst, N.C. FirstHealth of the Carolinas has been nationally recognized as a top 150 place to work in health care by Becker's Healthcare for two consecutive years.

Will be responsible for the cleaning / sterilization of instruments, preparation of instrument trays and passing instrument to dentist during dental procedures. Will be responsible for mixing impression and filling materials, taking routine x-rays as well as processing and mounting films.

Responsibilities

• Instrument Sterilization & Preparation :
• Clean, sterilize, and organize dental instruments to ensure adherence to infection control protocols.
• Assemble and arrange instrument trays with necessary tools and supplies for various dental procedures.
• Procedure Assistance :
• Provide direct chairside assistance to the dentist, efficiently passing instruments during examinations and treatments.
• Maintain a smooth workflow by anticipating the dentist's needs and ensuring patient comfort throughout procedures.
• Material Preparation & Handling :
• Accurately mix impression materials for molds and restorative filling materials to support treatment needs.
• Ensure proper handling and storage of dental materials for optimal effectiveness.
• Radiographic Imaging & Film Processing :
• Take routine dental x-rays in accordance with safety guidelines and patient positioning protocols.
• Process and mount films to assist in diagnosis and treatment planning

Qualifications

Must be a graduate from an accredited dental assistant course or graduation from high school and one year of on-the-job training as a dental assistant. Current certification to expose dental radiographs required. Dental Assistant certification or eligibility required. Fluency in English and Spanish preferred.