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Dental Assistant II bei FirstHealth of the Carolinas, Inc.

FirstHealth of the Carolinas, Inc. · Southern Pines, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite

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Overview:
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FirstHealth of the Carolinas is a nationally recognized health care system in central North Carolina with headquarters in Pinehurst, N.C. FirstHealth of the Carolinas has been nationally recognized as a top 150 place to work in health care by Becker's Healthcare for two consecutive years.
 

Will be responsible for the cleaning/sterilization of instruments, preparation of instrument trays and passing instrument to dentist during dental procedures.  Will be responsible for mixing impression and filling materials, taking routine x-rays as well as processing and mounting films.

 

Responsibilities:
    • Instrument Sterilization & Preparation:

      • Clean, sterilize, and organize dental instruments to ensure adherence to infection control protocols.

      • Assemble and arrange instrument trays with necessary tools and supplies for various dental procedures.

    • Procedure Assistance:

      • Provide direct chairside assistance to the dentist, efficiently passing instruments during examinations and treatments.

      • Maintain a smooth workflow by anticipating the dentist’s needs and ensuring patient comfort throughout procedures.

    • Material Preparation & Handling:

      • Accurately mix impression materials for molds and restorative filling materials to support treatment needs.

      • Ensure proper handling and storage of dental materials for optimal effectiveness.

    • Radiographic Imaging & Film Processing:

      • Take routine dental x-rays in accordance with safety guidelines and patient positioning protocols.

      • Process and mount films to assist in diagnosis and treatment planning

Qualifications:

Must be a graduate from an accredited dental assistant course or graduation from high school and one year of on-the-job training as a dental assistant.  Current certification to expose dental radiographs required.  Dental Assistant certification or eligibility required.  Fluency in English and Spanish preferred.

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