Dental Assistant II

What You'll Be Doing

Wake County Health & Human Services Dental Clinic is an exceptional oral health care provider with a team-centered atmosphere that is seeking a flexible, high energy, patient-focused Dental Assistant to join our team and help us achieve our clinic goals. If you thrive on teamwork and helping provide the highest quality patient care to an underserved population, possess excellent communication skills and have a positive attitude, this position is for you!

Wake County Health & Human Services (WCHHS) Dental Clinic provides prevention services for children ages birth to twenty years and restorative treatment for children ages three to twenty years. It averages approximately 6,500 patient visits per year. The patient population served includes those with Medicaid and uninsured low income children for which a sliding fee is available based on household income. The dental clinic is involved with the annual Give Kids A Smile program each February as well as community outreach including dental screenings of North Carolina Pre-K children in Wake County to facilitate early detection of childhood caries. Wake County Dental Clinic is a recipient of the Delta Dental Foundation Smiles for Kids Program Grant which provided more than 325 sealants for over 100 children in 2023. The Dental Clinic was also a recipient of the Community Health Medical Access Program grant from the NC DHHS since October 2017 that allows children ages 0 to 20 years to receive preventative dental services (i.e. exam, cleanings, x-rays & Fluoride varnish) at no cost. To date nearly 4,000 preventative dental visits have been provided through this grant opportunity.

The Dental Assistant position:

• Will assist in providing comprehensive and emergency dental treatment to qualified citizens of Wake County

• Will provide chair-side dental assisting with a dentist and to assist with additional functions such as coronal polishing

• General workload is determined by patient appointment schedule

• Is involved with providing guidance to dental students, dental assisting students and dental hygiene students

• Will directly report to the Dental Assistant Supervisor

About Our Team

Wake County Health and Human Services (WCHHS) is the consolidation of programs and services that include social services, public health, job search assistance, child support, and transportation. Our mission, in partnership with the community, is to facilitate full access to high quality and effective health and human services for Wake County residents. In addition to our numerous standard programs, Wake County Health and Human Services (WCHHS) is engaged in a number of special initiatives that are impacting services and programs throughout our entire agency. Whether legislated down from the changing regulations on the Federal or State level or bubbling up from the entrepreneurial spirit of our staff, you can always look forward to Wake County Health and Human Services implementing new and exciting enhancements to our services and programs.

The Basics (Required Education and Experience)

• High school diploma or GED

• Graduate of an ADA accredited dental assisting program, or DANB certification

• Six months of experience as a dental assistant

• CPR, Dental X-ray certification

• Coronal Polishing certification

• Equivalent education and experience are accepted

Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)

• Experience with Dentrix Patient Management Software

• Spanish Language Skills preferred but not required

• At least 1 year experience in a pediatric dental setting

How Will We Know You're 'The One'?

• Direct patient care responsibilities in WCHHS Dental Clinic involving appropriate management of treatment needs and patient behavior which include but are not limited to: being proficient in four-handed dentistry; exposing, developing, and mounting radiographs; seating and readying patient for dental provider (dentist, hygienist or dental student); dismissing patient and providing post-operative instructions as directed by the dentist; proper infection control/sterilization protocols related to the dental setting; application of dental sealants; performing coronal polishing and applying Fluoride varnish; familiarity with use and handling of different dental materials implemented during restorative dental procedures

• Responsible for providing educational opportunities for rotating dental students, dental hygiene students and dental assisting students

• Responsible for maintaining and developing a good working relationship with entire WCHHS Dental Clinic conducive of establishing a team centered working environment

• Participation and involvement with community outreach events such as Give Kids A Smile in efforts to promote public relations

• Responsible for staying abreast on latest dental techniques and materials as well as infection control standards for the dental setting as specified by the CDC, OSHA and other regulation entities

• Ability to complete necessary encounters and charts accurately to document services rendered to patients

• Coronal polishing certification

About This Position

Location: Human Services Center Sunnybrook Raleigh, NC 27610

Employment Type: Regular

Work Schedule: M-Th: 7:30am-5:15pm; Fri: 7:30am-12:00pm

Hiring Range: $19.64-$23.75

Market Range: 17.59 - 29.91

Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 5/9/2024

What Makes Wake Great

Equal Opportunity Statement

Background Check Statement

Emergency Service Worker Statement

What Makes Wake Great

Home to the State Capital, Wake County is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation and the most populous county in the state, with more than 1.1 million residents. The County has received national and international rankings and accolades from publications such as Money, Fortune, and Time magazines as being one of the best places to live, work and play. The central location of the County allows for a short drive to the spectacular mountains or coast. Wake County Government is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners, who are elected at-large to serve two-year terms. Wake County Government has a general operating budget of $1.874 billion, employs over 4400 employees, experiences minimal turnover, and is an award-winning leader in wellness and technology initiatives; such as offering employees and covered spouses free access to the Employee Health Center. Wake County Government offers a wide range of training and development opportunities, a stable career in public service with a balance of work and family life, flexible work schedules and a competitive salary and benefits package.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Wake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Background Check Statement

Position may require a background check that may include: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on job requirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Emergency Service Worker Statement

In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.