| Dental Assistant to assist dentists in a free dental clinic that serves the indigent and uninsured. |
Talent Pool: Allied Health
| Adherence to infection control procedures to reduce the risk of cross-contamination to patient, doctor, and staff. 10 % Association with the other departments/businesses involved with the function of the dental clinic. 10 % Incorporates patient management techniques for medically compromised patients by obtaining a general knowledge of the patient's medical condition and providing appropriate support. 10 % Maintain adequate supplies for the operation of the dental clinic/OR through monitoring the inventory. 10 % Possess skills in clerical duties so that the Dental Assistant is capable of performing administrative clinic operations. 10 % Produce extraoral and intraoral radiographs of diagnostic quality while requiring minimal exposure to patients and staff. 10 % Provide chairside assistance to the doctor/student/hygienist so that dental procedures are productive, of good quality, and completed safely in a timely manner. 10 % Responsible for proper and effective sterilization technique for instruments, equipment, materials, and accessories. 10 % Responsible for proper maintenance of operatories and dental equipment in the dental clinic and OR. 10 % Responsible for proper organization of instrument kits, instrument trays, and accessory equipment according to procedure. 10 % |
| EDUCATION: |
| Required - Must be a Dental Assistant I (DA I) per North Carolina Dental Board definitions. Certification of Dental Assisting not required. |
| EXPERIENCE: |
| Required - At least one year experience in a dental office with direct patient care, sterilization and inventory control. Preferred - More than two years of dental assistant experience working with the indigent population. |
| LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY/LISTING: |
| REQUIRED Drivers License | Valid Drivers License BLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider Required - Dental Assistant II or higher. Note - If driving Cone health vehicle, must have 5 years of driving experience and MVR must be approved by Risk Management. PREFERRED |
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