Dental Assistant Job at Wake County Government
Wake County Government Raleigh, NC 27610
$18.20 - $23.17 an hour
What You'll Be Doing
Wake County Health & Human Services Dental Clinic is an exceptional oral health care provider with a team-centered atmosphere that is seeking a flexible, high energy, patient-focused dental assistant to join our team and help us achieve our clinic goals. If you thrive on teamwork and helping provide the highest quality patient care to an underserved population, possess excellent communication skills and have a positive attitude, this position is for you!
The Dental Assistant position is responsible for assisting in providing comprehensive and emergency dental treatment to qualified citizens of Wake County. This position is required to provide chair-side dental assisting with a dentist and to assist with additional functions such as coronal polishing. General workload is determined by patient appointment schedule. The position will also be involved with providing guidance to dental students, dental assisting students and dental hygiene students. The Dental Assistant position will directly report to the Lead Clinician/Dentist.
Essential job functions of this position include:
Direct patient care responsibilities in WCHHS Dental Clinic involving appropriate management of treatment needs and patient behavior which include but are not limited to: being proficient in four-handed dentistry- exposing, developing, and mounting radiographs- seating and readying patient for dental provider (dentist, hygienist or dental student)- dismissing patient- proper infection control/sterilization protocols related to the dental setting- application of dental sealants- performing coronal polishing and applying Fluoride varnish- familiarity with use and handling of different dental materials implemented during restorative dental procedures.
Responsible for providing educational opportunities for rotating dental students, dental hygiene students and dental assisting students.
Responsible for maintaining and developing a good working relationship with entire WCHHS Dental Clinic conducive of establishing a team centered working environment.
Participation and involvement with community outreach events such as Give Kids A Smile in efforts to promote public relations.
Responsible for staying abreast on latest dental techniques and materials as well as infection control standards for the dental setting as specified by the CDC, OSHA and other regulation entities.
Ability to complete necessary encounters and charts accurately to document services rendered to patients.
NOTE: Wake County Health and Human Services employees are required to be in their current role for a minimum of one (1) year to be eligible to apply for another Human Services position. Upon acceptance of employment you acknowledge that (i) you will rescind your application for any other positions within Wake County Health and Human Services, (ii) after accepting your position with Wake County Health and Human Services you must remain in your role for one (1) year before you are eligible to apply for another position within Wake County Health and Human Services, (iii) if you work in the Health Clinics and Public Health Division, influenza immunization is a condition of initial and continued employment, subject to compliance with federal law, (iv) actively supports and participates in department emergency preparedness and response activities, which may include temporary changes in responsibilities and working hours.
About Our Team
Wake County Health and Human Services (WCHHS) is the consolidation of programs and services that include social services, public health, job search assistance, child support, and transportation. Our mission, in partnership with the community, is to facilitate full access to high quality and effective health and human services for Wake County residents. In addition to our numerous standard programs, Wake County Health and Human Services (WCHHS) is engaged in a number of special initiatives that are impacting services and programs throughout our entire agency. Whether legislated down from the changing regulations on the Federal or State level or bubbling up from the entrepreneurial spirit of our staff, you can always look forward to Wake County Health and Human Services implementing new and exciting enhancements to our services and programs.
The Basics (Required Education and Experience)
High school diploma or GED
Graduate of an ADA accredited dental assisting program, or DANB certification
Six months of experience as a dental assistant
CPR, Dental X ray certification
Coronal polishing certification
Equivalent education and experience are accepted
Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)
Experience with Dentrix Patient Management Software
Spanish Language Skills preferred but not required
1-year experience dental assisting in a mostly pediatric dental setting How Will We Know You're 'The One'?
Ability to stay active/current CPR certification
Ability to stay abreast on latest dental techniques and materials as well as infection control standards for the dental setting as specified by the CDC, OSHA and other regulation entities
Ability to complete necessary encounters and charts accurately to document services rendered to patients
Ability to Coronal polishing certificate or equivalent
Knowledge of dental materials
Ability to assist dentist in restorative dental procedures
Knowledge of proper infection control/sterilization procedures
Knowledge of exposing, processing, & mounting dental radiograph
Direct patient care responsibilities in WCHHS Dental Clinic involving appropriate management of treatment needs and patient behavior which include but are not limited to: being proficient in four-handed dentistry; exposing, developing, and mounting radiographs; seating and readying patient for dental provider (dentist, hygienist or dental student); dismissing patient and providing post-operative instructions as directed by the dentist; proper infection control/sterilization protocols related to the dental setting; application of dental sealants; performing coronal polishing and applying Fluoride varnish; familiarity with use and handling of different dental materials implemented during restorative dental procedures.
About This Position
Location: Human Services Center Sunnybrook Raleigh, NC 27610
Employment Type: Regular
Work Schedule: Mon-Thur 7:30am - 5:15pm; Fri 7:30am - 12pm
Hiring Range: $18.20 - $23.17 Commensurate with Experience
Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 6/9/2023
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Wake County Health & Human Services Dental Clinic is an exceptional oral health care provider with a team-centered atmosphere that is seeking a flexible, high energy, patient-focused dental assistant to join our team and help us achieve our clinic goals. If you thrive on teamwork and helping provide the highest quality patient care to an underserved population, possess excellent communication skills and have a positive attitude, this position is for you!
The Dental Assistant position is responsible for assisting in providing comprehensive and emergency dental treatment to qualified citizens of Wake County. This position is required to provide chair-side dental assisting with a dentist and to assist with additional functions such as coronal polishing. General workload is determined by patient appointment schedule. The position will also be involved with providing guidance to dental students, dental assisting students and dental hygiene students. The Dental Assistant position will directly report to the Lead Clinician/Dentist.
Essential job functions of this position include:
Direct patient care responsibilities in WCHHS Dental Clinic involving appropriate management of treatment needs and patient behavior which include but are not limited to: being proficient in four-handed dentistry- exposing, developing, and mounting radiographs- seating and readying patient for dental provider (dentist, hygienist or dental student)- dismissing patient- proper infection control/sterilization protocols related to the dental setting- application of dental sealants- performing coronal polishing and applying Fluoride varnish- familiarity with use and handling of different dental materials implemented during restorative dental procedures.
Responsible for providing educational opportunities for rotating dental students, dental hygiene students and dental assisting students.
Responsible for maintaining and developing a good working relationship with entire WCHHS Dental Clinic conducive of establishing a team centered working environment.
Participation and involvement with community outreach events such as Give Kids A Smile in efforts to promote public relations.
Responsible for staying abreast on latest dental techniques and materials as well as infection control standards for the dental setting as specified by the CDC, OSHA and other regulation entities.
Ability to complete necessary encounters and charts accurately to document services rendered to patients.
NOTE: Wake County Health and Human Services employees are required to be in their current role for a minimum of one (1) year to be eligible to apply for another Human Services position. Upon acceptance of employment you acknowledge that (i) you will rescind your application for any other positions within Wake County Health and Human Services, (ii) after accepting your position with Wake County Health and Human Services you must remain in your role for one (1) year before you are eligible to apply for another position within Wake County Health and Human Services, (iii) if you work in the Health Clinics and Public Health Division, influenza immunization is a condition of initial and continued employment, subject to compliance with federal law, (iv) actively supports and participates in department emergency preparedness and response activities, which may include temporary changes in responsibilities and working hours.
About Our Team
Wake County Health and Human Services (WCHHS) is the consolidation of programs and services that include social services, public health, job search assistance, child support, and transportation. Our mission, in partnership with the community, is to facilitate full access to high quality and effective health and human services for Wake County residents. In addition to our numerous standard programs, Wake County Health and Human Services (WCHHS) is engaged in a number of special initiatives that are impacting services and programs throughout our entire agency. Whether legislated down from the changing regulations on the Federal or State level or bubbling up from the entrepreneurial spirit of our staff, you can always look forward to Wake County Health and Human Services implementing new and exciting enhancements to our services and programs.
The Basics (Required Education and Experience)
High school diploma or GED
Graduate of an ADA accredited dental assisting program, or DANB certification
Six months of experience as a dental assistant
CPR, Dental X ray certification
Coronal polishing certification
Equivalent education and experience are accepted
Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)
Experience with Dentrix Patient Management Software
Spanish Language Skills preferred but not required
1-year experience dental assisting in a mostly pediatric dental setting How Will We Know You're 'The One'?
Ability to stay active/current CPR certification
Ability to stay abreast on latest dental techniques and materials as well as infection control standards for the dental setting as specified by the CDC, OSHA and other regulation entities
Ability to complete necessary encounters and charts accurately to document services rendered to patients
Ability to Coronal polishing certificate or equivalent
Knowledge of dental materials
Ability to assist dentist in restorative dental procedures
Knowledge of proper infection control/sterilization procedures
Knowledge of exposing, processing, & mounting dental radiograph
Direct patient care responsibilities in WCHHS Dental Clinic involving appropriate management of treatment needs and patient behavior which include but are not limited to: being proficient in four-handed dentistry; exposing, developing, and mounting radiographs; seating and readying patient for dental provider (dentist, hygienist or dental student); dismissing patient and providing post-operative instructions as directed by the dentist; proper infection control/sterilization protocols related to the dental setting; application of dental sealants; performing coronal polishing and applying Fluoride varnish; familiarity with use and handling of different dental materials implemented during restorative dental procedures.
About This Position
Location: Human Services Center Sunnybrook Raleigh, NC 27610
Employment Type: Regular
Work Schedule: Mon-Thur 7:30am - 5:15pm; Fri 7:30am - 12pm
Hiring Range: $18.20 - $23.17 Commensurate with Experience
Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 6/9/2023
Please Note :
bankofmontserrat.ms is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, bankofmontserrat.ms provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.