Dental Assistant I or II – Pediatric Dentistry

Vaya Dental & Growing Smiles Pediatric Dentistry; Morrisville (NC); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Vision

Critical Illness

Short-Term Disability

Voluntary Term Life

Descripción de la vacante

Vaya Dental & Growing Smiles Pediatric Dentistry in Morrisville, NC is seeking a Dental Assistant I or II with pediatric experience to join our team. The role requires fast-paced clinical work, compassionate communication with children and parents, and collaboration with the dental team.

The position involves four-handed chairside support, room preparation, radiographs, charting in Open Dental, and strict adherence to infection-control protocols. Prior pediatric experience is highly valued.

Formación

• Pediatric dental experience required.
• DAII or DA1 with required NC credentials.
• Proficiency in radiographs and charting with Open Dental.
• Knowledge of sterilization and infection-control protocols.
• Ability to work with anxious or apprehensive children.
• Strong teamwork and communication with parents.

Responsabilidades

• Provide efficient four-handed chairside assistance.
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments and materials for procedures.
• Anticipate the doctor's needs during treatment.
• Provide retraction and suctioning.
• Assist with restorative, oral surgery and other procedures.
• Take high-quality diagnostic radiographs.
• Document clinical findings and treatment accurately.
• Maintain infection-control protocols and sterile instruments.
• Open Dental documentation and inventory management.
• Collaborate with doctors, assistants and administrative team.

Conocimientos

Pediatric dentistry experience

Chairside assisting

Infection control

Sterilization protocols

Radiography proficiency

Educación

North Carolina dental assisting qualifications/certifications

Radiology certification

Herramientas

Open Dental

Descripción del empleo

Dental Assistant I or II – Pediatric Dentistry

Location: Morrisville, NC
Position: DAII or DA1 with Pediatric Experience
Schedule: Typically Monday–Thursday, 7:45 AM–5:00 PM, with some Fridays, 7:45 AM–1:00 PM. Surgical center or hospital sedation days may follow facility hours.

About the Opportunity

Growing Smiles Pediatric Dentistry is looking for an experienced, dependable and compassionate Dental Assistant to join our Morrisville team.

We're seeking either a DAII or a DA1 with previous pediatric dental experience who is comfortable in a fast-paced clinical environment and genuinely enjoys working with children.

Pediatric dentistry takes a special personality. Beyond strong clinical skills, we're looking for someone who can help children feel safe, communicate well with parents and work collaboratively with the entire dental team.

What You'll Do

Provide efficient four-handed chairside assistance.

Prepare treatment rooms, instruments and materials for procedures.

Anticipate the doctor's needs throughout treatment.

Provide appropriate retraction and suctioning.

Assist with restorative, oral surgery and other procedures within your training and qualifications.

Take high-quality diagnostic radiographs efficiently and accurately.

Accurately document clinical findings and treatment.

Utilize Open Dental for appropriate clinical charting and documentation.

Help children feel comfortable and safe throughout their visits.

Communicate professionally and compassionately with parents and caregivers.

Follow OSHA, CDC and practice infection-control protocols.

Properly clean, package and sterilize instruments.

Maintain clean, stocked and treatment-ready operatories.

Monitor clinical supplies and communicate inventory needs before supplies run out.

Work collaboratively with doctors, assistants and administrative team members.

What We're Looking For

DAII OR DA1 with prior pediatric dental experience

Appropriate North Carolina dental assisting qualifications/certifications for the position

Current radiology qualifications/certification as applicable

Ability to take quality diagnostic radiographs

Strong understanding of sterilization and infection-control protocols

Strong chairside assisting skills

Dependable with a strong work ethic

Proactive and able to anticipate the doctor's and team's needs

Organized and attentive to detail

Comfortable working with children, including anxious or apprehensive patients

Positive, team-oriented and willing to jump in where needed

Open Dental experience is preferred.

Eligible benefits include:

Vision

Critical Illness

Short-Term Disability

Voluntary Term Life

Compensation: $18 - $26

Who Will Thrive Here

You'll thrive in this role if you're clinically confident but still willing to learn, enjoy working as part of a team and understand that creating a great pediatric dental experience takes both technical skill and a great chairside personality .

We're looking for someone who takes initiative, notices what needs to be done and wants to grow with the organization.

Vaya Dental & Growing Smiles Pediatric Dentistry