Dental Assistant II - Independence

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry is in search of a Full Time Dental Assistant II for our Independence location.

Are you ready to make a difference in your career? Join the Riccobene team and experience the ultimate employee satisfaction while building meaningful relationships with both patients and fellow team members, all while helping to create beautiful smiles.

S- Sincerity (passion & excellence in everything we do) M- Mastery of skills with on-the-job training I- Integrity (doing the right thing all the time) L- Laughter & Love (bring Joy and laughter to work- happiness is always a choice) E- Excellent compensation, employee perks & benefits (competitive salary, medical, vision, dental, 401k, & 100% paid for benefits such as short-term disability. Don't forget about our incredible annual Vegas-themed holiday party!

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DENTAL ASSISTANT KEY COMPETENCIES

• Assists the dentist in providing dental treatment
• Functions as a treatment coordinator and prepares and presents treatment plan to patients
• Schedules patient appointments to accommodate potential obstacles
• Maintains dental instruments, supplies and equipment
• Collects and records patient health histories
• Assists with patient management during dental procedures
• Completes instrument cleaning & sterilization and post-op sanitization of treatment rooms
• Prepares dental materials and equipment as needed for the scheduled treatment
• Completes dental charting
• Is responsible for inventory supply and other ancillary duties

DENTAL ASSISTANT QUALIFICATIONS

To succeed in the role of Dental Assistant, individuals must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required but are not necessarily exhaustive. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to fulfill the essential requirements.

Dental Assistant Essential Requirements

• DA Training or equivalent
• Preferred 2-5 years of Dental Assistant experience
• Achieved CDA certification, or completed radiological equivalency exam through NC State Board of Dental Examiners, or completed CODA-accredited dental assisting program
• CPR certified, or obtain CPR certification within 30 days of hire
• Ability to professionally present clinical information regarding treatment plans and insurance information to patients
• Knowledge of Eaglesoft and/or Denticon software is a plus
• Regular and timely attendance expected
• Ability to demonstrate independent thinking and good judgment in formulating, affecting, interpreting, and/or implementing operating practices
• Ability to exhibit a teamwork approach to job responsibilities
• Must demonstrate initiative, dependability, and promptness
• Must perform frequent repetitive work with attention to detail
• Must possess the flexibility to accept various work assignments within the practice, including travel to other locations, with a positive approach
• Ability to follow instructions and take responsibility for own actions
• Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality
• Must listen attentively for clarification to ensure necessary outcomes

Language and Reasoning Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, procedures manuals, and written correspondence
• Ability to solve practical problems and navigate a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret diverse instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance