Dental Assistant- Mobile Dental Unit - Rockingham County, NC - , NC

Summary Rockingham County is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with federal and state statutes regarding discrimination in employment. This posting is continuous and will remain posted to fill vacancies as they become available. Applicants that apply to this posting will be considered for any vacancies of this type and will only need to apply once. Paid Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance Onsite wellness/medical clinic Onsite fitness center Retirement Flexible Spending Paid Vacation, Sick & Holidays Bereavement Community Service Leave Weekends Off (varies by position) Flexible Work Schedules & Telework Options (varies by position) Tuition Reimbursement 401-K & 457 Plans with county match up to 1% of base salary General Definition of Work Performs intermediate-level clinical and administrative support in the delivery of dental care services. Provides direct assistance to the dentist and dental hygienist during all dental treatment procedures, in accordance with North Carolina Dental Laws. Supports in both administrative and clinical duties including: the delivery of preventive, restorative, cosmetic, and emergency dental care to eligible children, adolescents, and adults. Work is performed under the direct and indirect supervision of the Dentist, and Hygienist when dentist is not available. This position will provide patient and practice support services, including, but not limited to, personal assistance, medical attention and emotional support. Qualification Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Examples of Duties Examples of Duties Assists the Dentist with all treatment procedures. Examines patients' oral condition, and charts existing teeth and restorations. Assists with x-rays, scanning, and mounting of radiographs. Prepares instrument tray for examination and procedures; prepares medications, cements, alloys, etc. Provides patients with information about oral healthcare. Operate and maintain various dental equipment, including but not limited to, evacuation systems, curing lights, autoclaves, ultrasonic scalers, panorex machines, portable x-ray devices, Assistina, hygiene handpieces, air and water syringes, Intraoral scanner and patient chairs. Assists dentist with any clinical care needs. Assists patients with completing required paperwork; develops patient information packets. Coordinates with specialist’s offices, physician and external providers for referral, medical clearance and other required communications. Clean and disinfect patient treatment rooms between appointments to maintain a sterile and safe environment. Clean, sterilize, and organize dental instruments in compliance with infection control protocols. Maintain and perform routine checks on dental equipment, including suction lines, to ensure proper functionality and hygiene. Prepares reports, correspondence, and various documentation as needed. Maintain organized and up-to-date files and records. Accurately enter and manage patient data in the Dentrix system. Order office and clinical supplies; monitor inventory levels and restock as necessary. Schedule patient appointments and screen for eligibility. Manage patient records and assist patients in completing necessary forms. Develop and distribute patient information packets. Verify insurance coverage and submit prior authorizations. Assists in conducting required Audits. Performs any other duties as assigned to support clinic operations and patient care. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Comprehensive knowledge of County and Department policies and procedures. Comprehensive knowledge of applicable local and State laws, rules, and regulations. Thorough knowledge of the equipment, instruments, practices, and procedures utilized in a general dentistry practice and ability to provide routine equipment maintenance. Ability to actively prove hand instruments and material as needed to dentist during exams and procedures in order to help maintain patient comfort and Dentist’s efficiency. Take and record medical and Dental histories and vital signs of patients. Record treatment information in patient records. Thorough knowledge of preparing reports and other types of correspondence. Thorough knowledge of the use of standard office equipment and associated software (e.g. Dentrix, Dexis, NC Tracks). Using and maintaining hazard control protocols as established by OSHA and office standards. Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form. Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages. Ability to maintain effective working relationships, medical officials, patients, and associates. Physical Activities, Visual Acuity, and Working Conditions for this Position. Climbing - Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. This factor is important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion Balancing - Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. This factor is important if the amount and kind of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium Stooping - Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles Kneeling - Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees Crouching - Bending the body downward and forward by bending legs and spine Reaching - Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction Standing - Remaining upright on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time Walking - Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another Pushing - Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward Pulling - Using upper extremities to exert force to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion Lifting - Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles Fingering - Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with whole hand or arm as in handling Grasping - Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm Feeling - Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips Talking - Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; those activities where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly Hearing - Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communications, and making fine discriminations in sound Repetitive Motions- Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands and/or fingers Employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices and/or assembly or fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes Employee is subject to noise: There is sufficient noise to cause Employee to shout to be heard above the ambient noise level Employee is subject to vibration: Exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body Employee is subject to hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals Employee is subject to atmospheric conditions: One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation Employee is subject to oils: There is air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids Employee is required to wear a respirator Employee is exposed to infectious diseases Minimum Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience: High school diploma or GED and moderate experience working in a dental office, or equivalent combination of education and experience. License or Certification Requirements: Obtain Intraoral Radiology, Coronal Polish, Sterilization/Infection Control/OSHA, ICS 100, IS 200, 700 and 800 certifications or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment. Complete Dental Office Emergencies, Chairside Dental Assistant and Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse & Neglect training or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment. Valid NC driver's license. Current CPR certification Supplemental Information Note: In accordance with State mandates and the Rockingham County Emergency Operations Plan, Rockingham County Health and Human Services staff from the Divisions of Social Services, Public Health and Integrated Health are required to staff emergency shelters during times of disaster. Please be advised that every staff person is eligible to be assigned to an emergency shelter or Emergency Operations Center. The Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program is intended to encourage individuals to enter and continue to work full-time in public service jobs. If you have student loans and you are selected for full-time employment with Rockingham County, you may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance due on your William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan after you have made 120 qualifying payments on those loans while employed full-time by certain public service employers. Click on the link below to see whether you might qualify. https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance For Full Time employees in a regular position, insurance is available and effective the first day of the following month after having worked for an entire month. The County currently pays 100% of the cost for regular employees working at least 30 hours per week. Dependent coverage is also available. Paid Time Off This benefit is available to regular employees working at least 20 hours per week. Time off includes: Vacation/Annual Leave Sick Leave Paid Holidays . Bereavement Local Government Retirement System All employees in regular full or part time position are required to contribute to the retirement system. Contributions are taken on a pre-tax basis. The current contribution amount is 6%. Supplemental Retirement Plans NC 401(k)- Employees have the option of making contributions on a pre or post tax basis to a 401(k) and on a pre tax basis to a a 457(b) plan. Contributions will be matched by the county, up to 1% or their annual base salary. Other Insurance Insurance such as life, short term disability, and cancer care are available to regular employees and can be paid through payroll deduction. Direct Deposit All employees are required to have direct deposit. Other Benefits Annual longevity payment beginning with the 6th full year of full or part time regular employment

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