Dental Assistant

Matthews Family Dentistry; Matthews (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

HSA

FSA

Uniform allowance

CE opportunities

Job summary

Matthews Family Dentistry in Matthews, NC is seeking a Dental Assistant for accelerated Hygiene to join our growing practice. You will support the hygienist and help deliver exceptional patient care in a collaborative, patient-focused team environment.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of dental assisting experience, strong communication, and knowledge of dental software and radiography; we offer comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year active dental assisting experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset
• Experience supporting dental hygienists preferred
• Knowledge of dental software and digital radiography is a plus

Responsibilities

• Assist hygienist during patient care and periodontal procedures
• Preparing treatment rooms before and after patient appointments
• Sterilizing and maintaining dental instruments and equipment
• Take dental radiographs (X-rays)
• Reviewing medical histories and updating patient records
• Providing patient education on oral hygiene and preventive care
• Maintaining inventory and stocking hygiene treatment rooms
• Ensuring compliance with infection control and OSHA guidelines
• Take impressions, scans, or intra oral photos
• Schedule recall and follow up appointments
• Confirm treatment plans and patient understanding

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Team player

Tools

Dental software

Digital radiography

Job description

Location:Matthews Family DentistryDental Assistant for HygienistMatthews Family Dentistry | Matthews, NCJoin Our Team!Matthews Family Dentistry is currently seeking a Dental Assistant for accelerated Hygiene to join our growing practice. We are looking for a motivated, patient-focused professional who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care.Preferred Qualifications:Minimum 1 year of active dental assisting experienceExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsStrong organizational and multitasking abilitiesPositive attitude and team-oriented mindsetExperience supporting dental hygienists preferredKnowledge of dental software and digital radiography is a plusJob ResponsibilitiesAs a Dental Assistant for accelerated Hygiene, you will play an important role in supporting our hygienist and ensuring a smooth, efficient patient experience. Responsibilities include:Assist hygienist during patient care and periodontal proceduresPreparing treatment rooms before and after patient appointmentsSterilizing and maintaining dental instruments and equipmentTake dental radiographs (X-rays)Reviewing medical histories and updating patient recordsProviding patient education on oral hygiene and preventive careMaintaining inventory and stocking hygiene treatment roomsEnsuring compliance with infection control and OSHA guidelinesTake impressions, scans, or intra oral photosSchedule recall and follow up appointmentsConfirm treatment plans and patient understandingWhy You'll Love Working at Matthews Family DentistryBesides our AMAZING team and work culture, we believe in taking care of our team like family. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being, professional growth, and work-life balance. What We Offer️ Paid Time Off & HolidaysGenerous Paid Time Off (PTO) – 2 weeks for new hiresPaid Holidays to relax and rechargeOne Floating Holiday to use whenever you need it Paid Training & Continuing EducationPaid training sessions to support your growthLunch provided during half-day training sessionsContinuing Education (CE) opportunitiesUniform allowance Celebrating YouBirthday gifts from your Matthews Family Dentistry family Comprehensive Insurance OptionsMedical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceLife InsuranceShort-Term Disability CoverageLong-Term Disability CoverageComplimentary dental care for you and your immediate family Financial WellnessStarting Pay $19 on up depend on experience plus monthly bonus401(k) Retirement PlanHealth Savings Account (HSA)Flexible Spending Account (FSA)At Matthews Family Dentistry, we don't just invest in your professional life—we care about your personal well-being too. If you're looking for a practice where you'll be valued, supported, and encouraged to grow, we'd love to meet you.Apply today, meet them team and become part of the Matthews Family Dentistry family! 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.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.