Dental Assistant - DA I New Grads Onboarding!

Village Dental; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day work week

Paid time off and paid holidays

Health insurance

Complimentary dental care

401(k) plan

Village Dental uniforms and swag

Job summary

Village Dental is seeking an Entry-Level Dental Assistant to join our Career Development Track. This program helps new graduates grow toward patient care excellence and future paths in dentistry, including hygiene school.

You will receive one-on-one mentorship, hands-on chairside experience, and clear advancement steps while working in a supportive team. The role requires DA I program completion and X-ray certification, with at least 35 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a DA I program (required).
• X-ray certification (required).
• Warm, professional presence in person and on the phone.
• Clear communicator with a service-oriented mindset.
• Able to multitask, take initiative, and anticipate team and patient needs.
• Reliable and punctual; available at least 35 hours per week.
• Team player with enthusiasm, humor, and respect for others.

Skills

Warm presence

Clear communicator

Multitasking

Patient-focused

Team player

Education

DA I program

X-ray certification

Job description

Entry-Level Dental Assistant - Career Development Track

Are you a recent dental assistant graduate excited about patient care and ready to grow your career? Interested in dental hygiene school down the road or exploring other paths in dentistry? Join Village Dental Family & Sedation Care - where we build careers, not just fill positions.

Why this role

• Choose your path: prepare for hygiene school, refine chairside skills, transition to treatment coordination, pursue leadership, or explore other clinical/administrative roles.
• Hands-on learning: our Preceptorship & Career Development Program offers one-on-one mentorship, real-world experience, and clear advancement steps.
• Supportive environment focused on developing motivated, high-performing dental professionals.

About us:

https://youtu.be/cIN6OZKLq7U

Benefits

• 4-day work week
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Health insurance
• Complimentary dental care
• 401(k) plan
• Village Dental uniforms and swag

Qualifications

• Graduate of a DA I program (required)
• X-ray certification (required)
• Warm, professional presence in person and on the phone
• Clear communicator with a service-oriented mindset
• Able to multitask, take initiative, and anticipate team and patient needs
• Reliable and punctual; available at least 35 hours per week
• Team player with enthusiasm, humor, and respect for others