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Chairside dental assistant (RDA)
*Job pay based on chairside experience
About Us: At Carolina Smiles, we pride ourselves on providing top-notch dental care in a comfortable, friendly environment. Located in Durham, NC, our practice offers a wide range of dental services, from preventive care to sophisticated dental treatments, specializing in pediatrics while serving all ranges of ages. We are committed to excellence and are looking for a dedicated Chairside Dental Assistant to join our professional team.
Job Description: We are seeking a motivated and efficient Dental Assistant who will be instrumental in providing quality dental care to our patients. The ideal candidate will have a passion for dentistry and patient care, with a strong ability to assist during various dental procedures efficiently.
Responsibilities:
- Assist the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures.
- Set up and breakdown operatory post-treatment.
- Take dental radiographs (x-rays).
- Manage infection control - prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment.
- Provide patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures, such as the placement of a restoration (filling).
- Teach patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health; (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling).
- Take impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth).
- Perform office management tasks that often require the use of a personal computer.
- Communicate with patients and suppliers (e.g., scheduling appointments, answering the telephone, billing and ordering supplies).
- Help to provide direct patient care in general family and pediatric dentistry.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience as a dental assistant.
- Excellent understanding of dental hygiene procedures.
- Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods.
- Good computer skills.
- Strong communication and people skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Well-organized and reliable.
- High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred.
- Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g., EFDA).
Benefits:
401(k), Profit sharing
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Paid time off
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: up to $30 per hour
Expected hours: 28 – 32 per week, M-Th
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 28 – 32 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
Experience:
- chairside dental assisting: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- X-Ray Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Durham, NC 27704: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person