Dental Assistant - Cphc

deq.nc.gov

Raleigh, NC, US
Base: $35,770.00 - $53,654.00; bonus/equity: not s...
Onsite
Dental assisting duties in clinical settings
Operating oral evacuation and dental equipment
Maintaining dental supplies and instrument sterilization
The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees responsible for safeguarding lives and property and supervising sentenced adults

Job Summary

  • The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees responsible for safeguarding lives and property and supervising sentenced adults.
  • This Dental Assistant position is located at the Central Prison Healthcare Complex in Raleigh and involves providing primary clinical support to dentists and patients in a correctional setting.
  • The State of North Carolina offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, paid leave, and supplemental benefits for full-time employees.

Matching Summary

The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees responsible for safeguarding lives and property and supervising sentenced adults.

Salary

Base: $35,770.00 - $53,654.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: State benefits including health insurance, retirement, and paid leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Dental assisting duties in clinical settings
  • Operating oral evacuation and dental equipment
  • Maintaining dental supplies and instrument sterilization
  • Taking routine dental X-rays
  • Patient support and behavior monitoring

Nice-to-have

  • Knowledge of dental software
  • Experience orienting dental students
  • Ability to instruct basic oral hygiene
  • Travel to support multiple facilities
  • Record keeping and billing

Key Requirements

  • Completion of accredited dental assistant program
  • One year on-the-job dental assistant training
  • Required X-ray training and radiograph certification in NC
  • Two years experience with dental software preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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