The Dental Assistant II provides care and services to patients by assisting dentists, hygienists and other staff in a variety of patient care, laboratory duties and administrative support. The DA II accurately prepares patients and patient information, including taking and processing x-rays. The DA II may provide services in a fixed clinic, mobile dental facility or in a community-based setting.

Primary Responsibilities

• Chairside assisting in a fixed or community-based site
• Patient education
• Independent work including expanded function duties, coronal polishing, sealants, and pre-procedural consent
• Accurate and efficient patient record keeping
• Disinfect and sterilize instruments, surfaces, and equipment in compliance with CDC, OSHA, and agency guidelines

Education/Experience: Any combination of education and experience that meets Dental Assistant II criteria according to NC State Board of Dental Examiners. Fluency in English and Spanish preferred. Current CPR certification.

License: Current driver's license

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Must have excellent customer service and organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines
• Possess ability to work as an effective team member and exercise good judgement
• Must be flexible and able to shift priorities, establish and maintain effective interpersonal work relationships
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Thorough knowledge of dental specific CDC and OSHA guidelines
• Considerable knowledge of nitrous oxide administration and vital signs monitoring
• Strong knowledge of preventative dentistry and ability to instruct patients and staff

Benefits: The benefits package includes excellent employer paid health insurance with low out of pocket cost, retirement pension (NC Local Government Retirement System), 401(k) with match, dental, vision, life, disability, paid vacation, paid sick, 13 paid holidays, paid parental leave, paid volunteer hours, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, longevity pay, wellness allowance and more. (Benefits differ for part time employees).

Prior local and state government years of service count toward calculating vacation accrual rate!

CHA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.