Dental Assistant

Make a difference in two communities.  Join our Dental team as a part-time Dental Assistant supporting patients at Orleans Dental Center and Northern Counties Dental Center . 

This position will be shared between both clinics, supporting the dental teams and the patients they serve.

Job Summary:

Dental assistants provide essential support to dentists, ensuring smooth patient flow and effective dental care delivery. They assist with patient preparation, chair-side support during procedures, sterilization of instruments, and maintaining a clean, organized environment. Additionally, they may handle administrative tasks such as appointment scheduling and record-keeping, contributing to the overall efficiency of the dental clinic.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities:

• PATIENT CARE

  • Assist the Dentist during procedures.

    • Seat and discharge patients.

    • Assure patient comfort and prepare set-ups.

  • Prepare solutions.

  • Takes x-rays and impressions.

  • Assist the Dental Hygienist as necessary.

  • Construct and seat/ cement temporaries.

  • Pour dental models and construct mouth guards and fluoride trays.

• RECORDS

  • Document clinical activities and relevant patient care information in dental records as per dental practice and health center protocols.

• INFECTION CONTROL 

  • Clean and sterilize instruments

• QUALITY ASSURANCE 

  • Participate in the development, implementation, audit, and continuous evaluation and improvement of protocols, services and programs provided by the dental service and/or the health center.

  • Maintain cleanliness of work lab, such as lab pans, rag wheels, micro etcher, vibrator, sink area, plaster and stone bins, and lab case boxes.

• OTHER

  • It is expected that you will meet the productivity standards that are set forth by your Supervisor and/or NCHC Division protocols.

The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.  The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Position Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED.

• Provider level CPR/BLS certification (preferred).

• Completion of certificated Dental Radiography course (preferred).

• One year of experience in a dental practice setting (preferred).

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients of all ages.

• Proficient in computer skills, including EMR, email, spreadsheets, and document processing (preferred).

• Must maintain a high level of confidentiality.

• Physically able to assist patients, stand/walk for long periods, lift up to 25 lbs.

• Must be able to work under stress and around bodily fluids.

• Must conduct oneself ethically and report any possible violations.