Dental Assistant

Guardiandentistry; Hampstead (NC); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Paid vacation

401k with match

Health, dental, vision plan

Life & disability insurance

Flexible schedules

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Pierpan Family Dentistry is seeking a Dental Assistant to prepare exam rooms, sterilize instruments, and support dentists during procedures. You will handle X-rays, patient check-in, and appointment scheduling.

The role requires a certified dental assistant training program and radiographic certification, with a positive, team‑oriented approach and strong communication skills to educate patients on oral care.

Qualifications

• 18 months or more of clinical experience as a dental assistant.
• Completion of a certified dental assistant training program is required.
• Radiographic certification is required.
• Coronal Polishing is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms, sterilize instruments, and ensure equipment is ready for dentists.
• Assist dentists during procedures by handing instruments and anticipating needs.
• Take and process X-rays of patients.
• Greet patients and schedule appointments; manage records and payments.
• Advise patients on oral hygiene and post-operative care.

Skills

Clinical experience

Communication skills

Professionalism

Team player

Education

Certified dental assistant training program

Radiographic certification

Job description

## Dental AssistantApplylocations: Hampstead, NCtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR103200**Location:**Pierpan Family Dentistry**Job Responsibilities:*** Preparing exam rooms, sterilizing instruments, and ensuring necessary equipment is ready for dentists* Knowledge of general anatomy of the mouth and dental terms* Understanding of crowns, fillings, extractions, root canals and implants* Assisting dentists during procedures by handing them instruments and anticipating needs* Taking and processing X-rays of patients* Perform lab tasks as instructed* Greeting patients as they arrive and scheduling appointments* Advising patients on recommended oral hygiene* Maintaining accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures* Strong communications skills required to deliver oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions* Handling general administrative and other duties to maintain the dental practice**Qualifications:*** Education: Completion of a certified dental assistant training program required. Radiographic certification required. Coronal Polishing is a plus, but not required.* Skills and Experience: 18 months or more of clinical experience as a dental assistant required.* Outstanding professionalism, high moral standards, and a self-motivated work ethic* Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build trusting relationships with your co-workers and patients* Driven personality to want to strive to be the best in your profession and provide the best care for our patients* A positive team player that goes the extra mile to provide the best care to our patients.**Compensation & Benefits:*** Competitive rate per hour + lucrative monthly bonuses!* Paid Vacation & Holidays* 401k Program: with matching contributions* Benefits: Competitive health, dental, and vision plan* Life Insurance and Disability Insurance* Flexible Schedules* Employee Assistance Program**FLSA 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.