Dental Assistant II – Full Benefits & Growth Path

Mountain Area Health Education Center; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great healthcare coverage

Pet insurance

Up to 30 paid days off annually

Job summary

Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) in Asheville, NC, seeks a level I/II Dental Assistant to join the Center for Dentistry and Oral Health. Under dentist supervision, you will assist with exams, sterilization, x-rays, and patient education, with opportunities for growth and a robust benefits package.

Responsibilities include chairside support, impression taking, lab work, and direct patient care. The role emphasizes accuracy, patient safety, and teamwork in a busy clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Must meet one of ADA accredited dental assisting program criteria.
• Experience supporting dentists during procedures and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient and dentist for procedures and assist chairside.
• Sterilize equipment and take radiographs.
• Maintain patient records and educate patients on oral health.
• Take impressions for study models and fabricate study casts.
• Support orthodontic procedures and related lab duties.

Skills

Communication Skills

Decision Making

Healthcare Knowledge

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Education

ADA accredited dental assisting program

Tools

Dentrix

MiPacs

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) in Asheville, NC, seeks a level I/II Dental Assistant to join the Center for Dentistry and Oral Health. Under dentist supervision, you will assist with exams, sterilization, x-rays, and patient education, with opportunities for growth and a robust benefits package.

Responsibilities include chairside support, impression taking, lab work, and direct patient care. The role emphasizes accuracy, patient safety, and teamwork in a busy clinical setting.