Dental Assistant II
Company: Kintegra Health
Location: Hickory
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Title: Dental Assistant II
Department: Dental Clinical Services Status: Hourly Location:
Assigned Dental Clinic Reports To: Site Supervisor/Dentist/Dental
Business Manager/Director Direct Reports: None Summary of Position:
A DA II must be able to perform all the minimum qualifications of
the DA II job descriptions. The role of the DA II is a nonexempt
position responsible for performing a variety of duties related to
dental patient care directed by dental providers. They may be
involved in both the clinical and administrative areas including
assisting physicians with patient care and handling minimal
clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks. Provides
information to patients so they may fully utilize and benefit from
the dental services. Minimum Qualifications: Must be able to sit,
stand and walk for long periods of time. Able to read and
understand the English language. Able to effectively maintain
confidentiality of records and communicate with all levels of
personnel. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
with providers, management staff, and contacts outside the
organization. Must be able to work with multiple changing
priorities. Requires excellent organizational, problem solving and
critical thinking skills. Must be able to interact with individuals
of all cultures and levels of authority. Requires the ability to
maintain confidentiality. Must be able to function as part of a
team. Excellent attention to detail. Ability to maintain a neat and
well-groomed appearance Experience: Minimum one years’ experience.
Education: One academic year or longer in an ADA-accredited dental
program Licensure: Coronal polishing, radiographic certification,
nitrous oxide sedation a plus Certifications: BLS/OSHA/HIPAA Key
Responsibilities Take/record vital signs and medical histories
Prepare patients for examinations Room stocked and prepared for
doctors arrival for treatment of patient Take and develop X-rays
properly (radiographs) Mix, prepare, and/or provide all materials
and instruments requested by the provider Provide proper instrument
set-up prior to appointment Assist provider during
examinations/procedures Update/maintain patient dental records
accurately in the electronic dental record (EDR) Maintain
sterilization and tray set up Compliance with all OSHA/HIPAA/PPE
regulations Kintegra Health Core Requirements 1. Patient First – An
approach to care that holds primary, the well-being and desires of
the patient 2. Build not Blame – Focusing first on finding fault
with the process rather than the person 3. Integrity and Honesty –
Fostering an acceptance of openness, honesty, and fairness in
words, deeds and the use of organizational resources judiciously
for both internal and external customers 4. Cooperation and
Flexibility – Related to an internal believe that we function as
part of an interdependent team with only shared gains or losses
thereby committed to assisting whenever possible beyond the
prerequisite job description 5. Culturally Sensitive – Always
working toward increasing one’s ability to understand, communicate
with, effectively interact and care for people across cultures,
while having an acute awareness of one’s own culture.
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