Dental Assistant II: Chairside Expert with Total Rewards

Mountain Area Health Education Center; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards Package

Healthcare coverage

Pet insurance

Paid time off 30 days/year

Job summary

Mountain Area Health Education Center in Asheville, NC, is seeking a Dental Assistant I/II to support dentists, prepare patients, and maintain records. This full-time role includes radiography, sterilization, and lab duties, with emphasis on patient education and team collaboration.

The position offers MAHEC’s Total Rewards Package, competitive hourly wages, and opportunity for professional growth within a respected regional dental program.

Qualifications

• Must complete ADA-accredited program or equivalent.
• Two years chairside experience (3,000 hours) in past five years.
• Radiology training and nitrous-oxide monitoring course required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient and dentist for procedures and assist chairside.
• Take and develop radiographs and perform routine dental tasks.
• Sterilize equipment and manage lab duties as directed.
• Educate patients on proper oral health and post-care.

Skills

Spanish language

Microsoft Office

Education

ADA accredited dental assisting program

Radiology training

Nitrous-oxide monitoring course

Tools

Dentrix

MiPacs

Job description

Mountain Area Health Education Center in Asheville, NC, is seeking a Dental Assistant I/II to support dentists, prepare patients, and maintain records. This full-time role includes radiography, sterilization, and lab duties, with emphasis on patient education and team collaboration.

The position offers MAHEC’s Total Rewards Package, competitive hourly wages, and opportunity for professional growth within a respected regional dental program.