Dental Assistant - Public Health
$33,934 - $33,934/Yr
Macon County - Franklin, NC
posted 23 days ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Franklin, NC
Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
About the position
The Dental Assistant position at Macon County Public Health is primarily responsible for providing delegable functions as specified by the NC Board of Dental Examiners. This role involves assisting dental providers, managing dental equipment, and educating clients on oral hygiene, among other duties.
Responsibilities
- Assist dental provider during procedures
- Develop and mount X-rays
- Maintain dental equipment and supplies
- Perform sterilization and inventory control
- Provide education to clients on oral hygiene
- Maintain records and recall lists
- Answer phone calls and enter data into patient electronic dental records
Requirements
- Completion of a dental assistant program from an accredited institution
- One year of on-the-job training as a dental assistant
- Required x-ray training when needed
- Valid driver's license
Nice-to-haves
- Considerable knowledge of dental office business procedures
- Ability to deal tactfully with patients
- Ability to observe, evaluate, and report required information
Benefits
- Starting salary of $33,933.64
