DENTAL ASSISTANT I

Why Join Advance Community Health
Advance Community Health (ACH) proudly offers employment opportunities in multiple locations throughout the Triangle, including Raleigh, Apex, Cary, and Fuquay-Varina and Louisburg! Our Raleigh office, conveniently located less than 6 minutes from the heart of Downtown Raleigh, gives you easy access to some of the best food and entertainment the Triangle has to offer! No matter who you are, the Triangle offers everything you need to live a happy, fulfilling life!

Position Summary
Advance Community Health is in need of an additional Dental Assistant I to join our wonderful team of dental professionals. Under the direct supervision of the practice Manager and dentist, the dental assistant assists with oral surgery and other procedures. They prepare and arrange the necessary tools and instruments for scheduled procedures. Provides hands on chair-side four handed dentistry techniques assisting with the necessary tools and equipment that aids during dental treatment. The dental assistant also records dental findings, completes clinical charting and coding, and sterilizes equipment. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures in the field of Dentistry.

Benefits Offered

• Company paid Medical Premiums for Employee + two dependents.
• Dental and Vision insurance
• 401k participation
• All employees received their Birthday Off
• Floating Holiday

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Support

• Prepare treatment rooms and ensure proper setup for dental procedures
• Escort patients to exam rooms and prepare them for treatment
• Assist dentists during routine procedures under direct supervision
• Pass instruments, suction, and maintain clear operative fields
• Take and record vital signs and patient histories as appropriate
• Expose dental radiographs (if certified) in accordance with North Carolina regulations
• Provide post-operative instructions as directed by the provider

Infection Control & Sterilization

• Clean, disinfect, and sterilize instruments and equipment per OSHA and CDC guidelines
• Maintain sterilization logs and ensure compliance with infection control protocols
• Ensure operatories are properly cleaned and stocked between patients

Administrative Support

• Accurately document patient interactions in the electronic dental record (EDR)
• Assist with patient scheduling, confirmations, and follow-ups
• Maintain inventory of dental supplies and notify leadership of shortages
• Support front office functions as needed

Patient Experience & Education

• Provide compassionate, culturally competent care to all patients
• Educate patients on basic oral hygiene and preventive care
• Ensure patient comfort before, during, and after procedures

Supervisory Responsibility

• None

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• DA Certification from an accredited Program
• Dental Assisting Experience Preferred
• Strong computer skills with knowledge Dental software's, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Performance Management Systems.

Preferred Skills

• Bilingual English/Spanish - written and verbal communications.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Tasks, duties, and responsibilities, as listed in this position description, are not exhaustive. The Organization, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities. Equivalent experience, skills and/or education will also be considered, so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Position Description. The Organization, at its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes as equivalent to the qualifications described above. Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract. Occasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms.

Ready to Apply?

If you're passionate about patient care and want to grow in a supportive healthcare environment, we'd love to hear from you!

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
8 hours per day excluding breaks.