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LAYIQ - Dental Assistant at Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry

3-5+ years of chairside dental assisting experience
Experience presenting treatment plans and discussing financial arrangements with patients
Experience scheduling treatment chairside, confirming appointments, and managing a provider schedule
Working knowledge of dental insurance and procedure terminology
Radiography certification / state-required credentials: NC
Current CPR/BLS, or willing to obtain it
Experience with Denticon practice management software is a plus
Able to perform the physical requirements of chairside work, with or without reasonable accommodation
Physical requirements
The following are essential to chairside assisting and must be met with or without reasonable accommodation:
Sit or stand for extended periods, often 4 or more hours at a time, in a chairside position
Bend, lean, twist, and reach over patients repeatedly throughout the day
Use both hands with fine motor control and steady grip to pass instruments, suction, mix materials, and take impressions
Perform repetitive hand, wrist, and arm movements for the length of a procedure
See clearly at close range, including small detail, depth, and color (for shade matching and reading radiographs)
Hear and respond to the dentist and patients while wearing a mask and working around equipment noise
Speak clearly to give instructions and explain treatment to patients
Lift, carry, and move supplies and equipment up to 25 pounds
Move quickly between operatories, sterilization, and the front office throughout the shift
Wear required protective equipment (mask, gloves, eyewear, gown) for the full shift
Maintain professional appearance and personal hygiene standards appropriate for close patient contact, including avoiding strong odors and fragrances
Work with exposure to blood, saliva, radiation, disinfectants, and dental materials, following safety protocols
Our hiring process
Phone screen, then an in-office working interview
We contact prior employers for references, including questions about attendance, dependability, and teamwork. Please be ready to provide at least two supervisor references.
Offers are contingent on satisfactory reference and background checks
New team members complete a 90-day introductory period

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