Dental Assistant II (Part-time) - Karen Y. Petty, DDS, PA - Raleigh, NC

SERIOUS APPLICANTS ONLY! Previous dental assisting experience is required. This position is for a DA II; candidates without dental assisting experience will not be considered. Schedule Requirement (Please Read Before Applying): This position is for Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Applicants must be available during these hours. We are looking for a competent dental assistant who will make the dentist’s office more efficient and pleasant for patients. You’ll ensure excellent customer service and lift basic dental tasks off the dentist’s shoulders. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible. Experience with Dentrix and Itero a plus. Responsibilities Prepare patients for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed Sterilize instruments according to regulations Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry Undertake lab tasks as instructed Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked Schedule appointments Maintain accurate patient records Skills Proven experience as dental assistant Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods Understanding of health & safety regulations Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus Good computer skills Excellent 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 Job Type: Part-time Pay: From $22.00 per hour People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Work Location: In person

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