Dental Assistant II - Fridays Off at 2 PM + Bonus

Lane & Associates Family Dentistry; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Lane & Associates Family Dentistry in Durham, NC is seeking a Dental Assistant II to support dentists, prep treatment rooms, sterilize instruments, and manage operatory inventory. This full-time role emphasizes patient comfort, infection control, and accurate lab tracking.

Responsibilities include assisting chairside, seat patients, reinforce preventive care, handle tray setups, impressions, and ensuring operatory readiness.

Qualifications

• Dental assistant certification required.
• North Carolina X-ray certification required.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift 15–20 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist with all aspects of patient care.
• Seat and prepare patients for treatment.
• Prepare tray set-ups and sterilize all instruments.
• Support patients during dental procedures while ensuring comfort.
• Clean and disinfect operatories after each procedure.
• Take preliminary impressions as needed.
• Monitor lab cases to ensure readiness for appointments.

Skills

Planning & Organizing

Interpersonal communication

Patient care

Computer proficiency

Education

Dental Assistant Certification

NC X-Ray Certification

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Lane & Associates Family Dentistry in Durham, NC is seeking a Dental Assistant II to support dentists, prep treatment rooms, sterilize instruments, and manage operatory inventory. This full-time role emphasizes patient comfort, infection control, and accurate lab tracking.

Responsibilities include assisting chairside, seat patients, reinforce preventive care, handle tray setups, impressions, and ensuring operatory readiness.