Dental Assistant

Job Posting

Guilford County is seeking a dedicated professional for a full-time position in the Public Health department. The salary range for this role is $38,312.00 - $45,016.00 annually, and the location is Greensboro, North Carolina. The job number is 03492.

The primary work location is the Chandler Building in Greensboro, with required travel to the High Point Clinic on various days or every other week.

Description

Assist dentists in the routine care of dental patients. Employees in this class render skilled technical assistance to dentists or dental students in the care of dental patients. All duties related to providing chairside patient care are performed under direct supervision of a dentist or dental student. Other duties require extensive knowledge of the operation of dental equipment, sterilization, infection control, and general office procedures.

Examples of Duties

Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

• Apply sealant.
• Polishes coronal portion of tooth.
• Prepares and arranges instrument trays for clinic use; passes instruments to dentist.
• Cleans, sterilizes and keeps instruments and equipment in operable condition.
• Operates oral evacuation equipment, retractors and water and air sprays.
• Inventories, receives, checks and stocks supplies and equipment.
• Exposes radiographs.
• Mixes impressions and filling material.
• Completes patient records.
• Provides oral hygiene instructions to patients.
• Takes pulse, blood pressure and temperature.
• Assists dentist in providing all aspects of pediatric dental care in a clinic setting, including front desk duties as assigned.

Recruitment Standards

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Typical Qualifications

Minimum qualifications :

Must qualify as a Dental Assistant II as defined by the state of North Carolina's Dental Assistant levels with one year of experience as a Dental Assistant.

Dental Assistant II requirements :

Preferred qualifications :

Graduate of an accredited Dental Assisting Program or Office Trained. If the candidate is office trained, they must present documentation of at least two years (3,000 hours) of chairside assisting, during which period the assistant has been allowed to perform most of the functions of a DA II under the direct control and supervision of a North Carolina licensed dentist. The office trained candidate must complete a 3-hour course in dental office emergencies, as well as, a 3-hour course in sterilization and infection control. In addition, the candidate must have obtained a radiology certificate, coronal polishing certificate and must be efficient in placing sealants.

Supplemental Information

Physical demands and work conditions :

Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, and hearing and repetitive motions.

Must be able to perform light work exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and / or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Must possess the visual acuity to do extensive reading and to use measurement devices.

May require driving for this position whether driving a County owned or personal vehicle to conduct county business such as but not limited to attending conferences, meetings, or any other county related functions. Motor Vehicle Reports may be verified for valid driver's license and that the driving record is compatible with the county's driving criteria. If a personal vehicle is operated for county business proper insurance is maintained as per Guilford County's vehicle use policy.

This generic class description gives an overview of the job class, its essential job functions and recommended job requirements. However, for each individual position assigned to this class, there is available a completed job description with physical abilities checklist which can be reviewed before initiating a selection process. They can provide additional detailed information on which to base various personnel actions and can assist management in making legal defensible personnel decisions.

Candidates must reside within a two-hour driving radius of Guilford County to be considered for employment.

Benefits

We offer Health Insurance (UnitedHealthCare) to all benefitted employees working a minimum of 20 hours per week. The shared cost of the premium is based on scheduled / budgeted hours. If you are a full-time employee working 40 hours a week you can expect to pay less than $35 a month for medical coverage, dental coverage for $4 a month and vision coverage for $5 a month. That's less than $45 a month for medical, dental & vision coverage; that's unheard of.

Telehealth UHC Virtual Visits are available to you with no copay or out of pocket expense.

We are excited to inform you Guilford County has an Employee Wellness Center (24 / 7 access) with strength training equipment, cardio machines and a group exercise room with virtual or in person coaching from our Wellness Specialist!

Employee Assistance Program, 100% funded by the county. A superb benefit for you and your family absolutely free. Confidential help with personal or work-related issues.

13 paid holidays, 12 sick days, and 12 vacation days a year. That's 37 paid days a year, totaling almost 2 months of paid time off.

Employer contributes 5% into your 401(k) - no match required.

Enrollment in the State Retirement Plan by contributing 6%.

Longevity pay beginning at five years of service.

We provide a $10,000 Life and AD&D benefit to eligible employees.

Flexible spending accounts (FSA) allow you to set aside tax-free dollars for health care and dependent care.

Voluntary Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.