Compassionate Dental Assistant | Flexible Hours & Benefits

Guardian Dentistry; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

401k with matching contributions

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Flexible schedules

Job summary

FRESHDental Hickory is looking for a compassionate Dental Assistant to join our friendly team in Hickory, NC. The ideal candidate will assist dentists, prepare rooms, sterilize instruments, and manage patient records with accuracy and care.

You will take and process X-rays, greet patients, schedule appointments, and provide oral hygiene guidance while supporting a collaborative, patient-centered practice.

Qualifications

• Professionalism and high moral standards are essential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Motivated, self-driven, and committed to quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Preparing exam rooms and sterilizing instruments for procedures.
• Assisting dentists during various dental procedures by handing instruments.
• Taking and processing X-rays of patients.
• Greeting patients, scheduling appointments, and updating records.
• Advising patients on oral hygiene and aftercare.
• Handling general administrative duties and payments as needed.

Skills

Empathy

Strong communication

Patient relations

1-2 years dental assisting experience

Job description

FRESHDental Hickory is looking for a compassionate Dental Assistant to join our friendly team in Hickory, NC. The ideal candidate will assist dentists, prepare rooms, sterilize instruments, and manage patient records with accuracy and care.

You will take and process X-rays, greet patients, schedule appointments, and provide oral hygiene guidance while supporting a collaborative, patient-centered practice.