Dental Assistant

Vaya Dental & Growing Smiles Pediatric Dentistry; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 30,307 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life, vision, and dental insurance

Paid time off

Opportunities to grow into leadership roles

Job summary

Vaya Dental & Growing Smiles Pediatric Dentistry in Raleigh, North Carolina, is seeking a Dental Assistant (DA I or DA II) for full-time or part-time roles, offering competitive pay between $22 and $26 per hour based on experience. If you enjoy working with families in a positive and team-oriented environment, we’d love to meet you.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of dental assisting experience, CDA or EFDA certification, and a strong understanding of patient care and safety. Join us to contribute positively to our patients' experiences and grow in your career.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of dental assisting experience.
• General Dentistry experience preferred.
• Willingness to obtain certification for coronal polishing & nitrous.

Responsibilities

• Support the dentist during procedures.
• Take and process X-rays.
• Assist with coronal polishing and nitrous oxide.

Skills

CDA or EFDA certification

Dental assisting experience

Patient care

Teamwork

Coronal polishing & nitrous certification

Job description

Dental Assistant (DA I or DA II)
Full-Time & Part-Time
$22–$26/hour (based on experience)

About the Role

Join a team built on Service, Mutual Respect, Integrity, Leadership, and Excellence. We’re looking for a Dental Assistant II who enjoys working with families and thrives in a positive, team-first culture. Here, every role matters, and every team member helps create a great experience for our patients and each other.

What You’ll Do

• Support the dentist during procedures
• Take and process X-rays
• Assist with coronal polishing and nitrous oxide
• Prepare and sterilize instruments safely
• Educate patients and families on oral health
• Help teammates and pitch in where needed

What You Bring

• CDA or EFDA certification
• 2+ years of dental assisting experience
• General Dentistry experience preferred
• Coronal polishing & nitrous certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Strong understanding of patient care, safety, and teamwork

Why Join Us

• Competitive pay + sign-on bonus (select locations)
• Life, vision, and dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Opportunities to grow into leadership roles

Our Culture

• Service: We put patients and teammates first
• Mutual Respect: We support and value each other
• Integrity: We do the right thing, always
• Leadership: We grow leaders at every level
• Excellence: We aim higher together