Dental Assistant - DA I New Grads Onboarding!

Village Dental Family and Sedation Care; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4‑day work week

Paid time off

Health insurance

Complimentary dental care

401(k) plan

Uniforms and swag

Job summary

Village Dental Family & Sedation Care in Raleigh, NC is hiring an Entry-level Dental Assistant (DA I) for a career development track. This full-time role emphasizes hands-on mentorship, growth toward hygiene or other clinical paths, and a supportive environment that values patient care and team collaboration.

The position requires graduation from a DA I program and X-ray certification, with a 4-day work week and comprehensive benefits including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a DA I program (required).
• X-ray certification required.
• Strong customer service and professional demeanor in person and on the phone.

Skills

Warm presence

Clear communication

Multitasking and initiative

Reliability and punctuality

Team player with respect

Education

Graduate of a DA I program

Job description

Dental Assistant - DA I New Grads Onboarding!

Clinical - Raleigh, North Carolina

Department: Clinical

Employment Type: Full-Time

Minimum Experience: Entry-level

Compensation: $23-$32

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

Ready to start your dental career with a path for growth?