Dental Assistant

Fresh Dental; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

401k with matching

Health, dental, and vision plan

Life Insurance and Disability

Flexible Schedules

Job summary

Fresh Dental in Hickory, NC is seeking a compassionate Dental Assistant to support our dentists in a fast-paced practice. You will prepare exam rooms, sterilize instruments, take X-rays, and assist during procedures while delivering excellent patient care.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of experience, strong communication, and a professional demeanor. We offer guaranteed hourly pay, paid vacation/holidays, 401k with matching, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of Dental Assisting experience preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Empathy, patience, and team-oriented attitude.
• Ability to maintain professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms and sterilize instruments.
• Assist dentists during procedures and hand them instruments.
• Take and process dental X-rays.
• Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payments.
• Greet patients and schedule appointments.
• Provide guidance on oral hygiene and postoperative care.

Skills

Dental assisting

Communication

Patient care

Empathy

Job description

Location:FRESHDental HickoryOur 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 $22-$25Paid 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.