Dental Assistant

Sam Kleitches, DDS; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

401k with match

Health, dental, vision

Life & disability insurance

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Dr Serafim Kleitches DDS is seeking a Dental Assistant who can deliver high-quality patient care with empathy and professionalism. The role supports the dentist across a range of procedures, from room setup to chairside assistance and radiography.

The ideal candidate will have 1–2 years of experience in dental assisting, excellent communication skills, and a proactive, team-oriented attitude. Benefits include paid time off, 401k, and health coverage.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of Dental Assisting experience preferred.
• Outstanding professionalism and self-motivation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build trust with patients and coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms and sterilize instruments.
• Assist dentists during procedures by handing instruments and anticipating needs.
• Take and process dental X-rays.
• Maintain patient records and assist with payment procedures.
• Greet patients and schedule appointments; advise on oral hygiene.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Quick thinking

Communication

Team player

Driven

Tools

X-ray equipment

Job description

Location:Dr Serafim Kleitches DDSOur Dental Assistants deliver “Best in Class” care to every patient, every day. The ideal candidate for this position is an individual that has a high level of empathy, patience, quick thinking, and a willingness to want to help others. The Dental Assistant “assists” our Dentist during a variety of dental procedures. Whether you are an experienced Dental Assistant, or you are motivated to learn more about the dental industry we would like to tell you more.Dental Assisting Job Responsibilities:Preparing exam rooms, sterilizing instruments, and ensuring necessary equipment is ready for dentistsKnowledge of general anatomy of the mouth and dental termsUnderstanding of crowns, fillings, extractions, root canals and implantsAssisting dentists during procedures by handing them instruments and anticipating needsTaking and processing X-rays of patientsPerform lab tasks as instructedGreeting patients as they arrive and scheduling appointmentsAdvising patients on recommended oral hygieneMaintaining accurate patient records and assist with payment proceduresStrong communications skills required to deliver oral hygiene and post-operative care instructionsHandling general administrative and other duties to maintain the dental practiceQualifications:1-2 years of Dental Assisting experience preferredOutstanding professionalism, high moral standards, and a self-motivated work ethicStrong communication and interpersonal skills to build trusting relationships with your co-workers and patientsDriven personality to want to strive to be the best in your profession and provide the best care for our patientsCompensation & Benefits:Guaranteed Hourly Rate $18-$22Paid Vacation & Paid Holidays401k Program: with matching contributionsBenefits: (offered at 30 hours or more)Competitive health, dental, and vision planLife Insurance and Disability InsuranceFlexible Schedules#sponsordaFLSA Status:Non-ExemptWe are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability status or other legally protected status. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.Completion of this form is voluntary and will only be used to report on candidate demographics. Nothing contained in this form will be accessible or used in hiring or other employment decisions. Information provided will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file for reporting purposes only.