Dental Assistant

Sam Kleitches, DDS; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive medical, dental, andvision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with matching

Paid vacation and holidays

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Dr Serafim Kleitches DDS seeks an experienced Dental Assistant for our Charlotte practice. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of hands-on dental assisting, including surgical procedures, endodontics, and implants, and provides empathetic, patient-centered care during procedures.

Responsibilities include preparing rooms, sterilizing instruments, taking X-rays, educating patients, and assisting with scheduling and billing in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on Dental Assisting experience required.
• Strong clinical background in surgical, endodontic, and implant procedures.
• Knowledge of general dentistry, dental terminology, and treatment procedures.
• Excellent chairside assisting and patient care skills.
• Outstanding professionalism, integrity, and a self-motivated work ethic.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to anticipate the dentist's needs and work effectively in a fast-paced dental environment.
• A positive attitude, team-oriented mindset, and passion for providing exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms, sterilize instruments, and ensure all necessary equipment is ready for procedures.
• Demonstrate knowledge of dental anatomy, terminology, and clinical procedures.
• Assist dentists with crowns, fillings, extractions, root canals, and implant procedures.
• Provide chairside assistance during surgical, endodontic, and implant procedures.
• Take and process dental X-rays.
• Educate patients on recommended oral hygiene and post-operative care.
• Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures when needed.
• Greet patients and assist with scheduling appointments as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe clinical environment.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills and a commitment to exceptional patient care.

Skills

Empathy

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Tools

Dental radiography

Sterilization protocols

Chairside dentistry

Sterile instrument handling

Job description

Location:Dr Serafim Kleitches DDSOur Dental Assistants deliver Best-in-Class care to every patient, every day. The ideal candidate is an experienced dental professional who demonstrates a high level of empathy, patience, strong clinical skills, and a genuine passion for helping others. We are seeking a skilled Dental Assistant with at least 5 years of dental assisting experience, including hands-on experience with surgical procedures, endodontics, and dental implants.The Dental Assistant will work closely with our Dentist during a variety of dental procedures, anticipating clinical needs while ensuring patients receive exceptional care in a comfortable and professional environment.Dental Assisting Job ResponsibilitiesPrepare treatment rooms, sterilize instruments, and ensure all necessary equipment is ready for procedures.Demonstrate knowledge of dental anatomy, terminology, and clinical procedures.Assist dentists with crowns, fillings, extractions, root canals, and implant procedures.Provide chairside assistance during surgical, endodontic, and implant procedures.Anticipate the dentist's needs and efficiently prepare and deliver instruments during procedures.Take and process dental X-rays.Perform laboratory tasks as instructed.Educate patients on recommended oral hygiene and post-operative care.Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures when needed.Greet patients and assist with scheduling appointments as needed.Maintain a clean, organized, and safe clinical environment.Demonstrate strong communication skills and a commitment to exceptional patient care.QualificationsMinimum of 5 years of hands-on Dental Assisting experience required.Strong clinical background in surgical, endodontic, and implant procedures.Knowledge of general dentistry, dental terminology, and treatment procedures.Excellent chairside assisting and patient care skills.Outstanding professionalism, integrity, and a self-motivated work ethic.Strong communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to anticipate the dentist's needs and work effectively in a fast-paced dental environment.A positive attitude, team-oriented mindset, and passion for providing exceptional patient care.Schedule & CompensationSchedule: Monday–ThursdayPay: $26–$29 per hour, depending on experience.Guaranteed hourly rate.Paid vacation and paid holidays.401(k) program with matching contributions.Benefits offered to team members working 30 hours or more:Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance.Life insurance.Disability insurance.Flexible scheduling options.#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.