Careers

Dental Assistant I

URGENTLY HIRING!!!
Starting rate is $19/hr.

Full-time 4 day schedule in our dental office in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina. (No Weekends)

Rural Health Group is seeking a DA I or DA II for a full-time position for our Roanoke Rapids dental clinic.

Please note that this is a clinical position – this is NOT an administrative assistant position.Details surrounding requirements of DAI are below.

RHG offers a competitive salary, and full-time employees are eligible to participate in the following insurance plans: medical, dental, life, short term disability, long term disability. The company pays a significant amount towards medical insurance premium. We also offer a 403(b) retirement plan, with a company contribution that starts after 2 years of service.
 
Must demonstrate the Rural Health Group Core Competencies, which include:

1. Good Judgment
2. Communication/Customer Service/Teamwork
3. Passion
4. Honesty
5. Responsibility
6. Job-Specific Skill Set - including knowledge, skills, and ability to fulfill the responsibilities of a Dental Assistant

Requirements for DA I-

• Dental Assistant experience.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to multi-task and work efficiently in a potentially stressful environment.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding when carrying out detailed written or oral instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive, effective, professional relationships with patients, providers, coworkers, and superiors.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex documents.
• Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. 
• Able to work independently; excellent teamwork skills.
• Possess knowledge of modern office equipment, Microsoft Office software programs, and ability to efficiently learn Dentrix practice management system
• Physical Demands: Ability to stoop, kneel, bend, use computer keyboard and perform light lifting.  Extensive use of hands; manual dexterity is a requirement. 
• CPR certification – training will be provided after hire if candidate is not already certified.
• Successful completion of background check required before an offer of employment can be made.   
• All offers of employment are contingent upon passing post-offer, pre-hire drug screen.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus, but not required.  Applicants who may serve in a translating capacity will be required to take a language assessment.

EOE.  Federal and State Criminal Background Checks and Drug Screen required for all positions. Influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations are a condition of employment.

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States.