Dental Assistant l

Smile Starters; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Retirement plan

Career growth

Job summary

Smile Starters in Asheville, NC is seeking a Dental Assistant I to join our pediatric-focused team. You will assist dentists chairside, prepare instruments, sterilize, and provide patient comfort and education to children and families.

The role requires CPR certification, infection control certification, radiology certification, and strong communication with kids and parents. We offer a collaborative environment, competitive pay, and opportunities for growth in a well-established practice.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of dental instruments, sterilization, and infection control procedures.
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations in a clinical setting.
• Proficiency with dental office software and scheduling systems.
• Strong communication with children, parents and team members.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients and families with professionalism and warmth.
• Assist dentists chairside using 4-handed dentistry techniques.
• Prepare patients for treatments and provide post-operative care instructions.
• Schedule patient appointments and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Dental instruments knowledge

Sterilization & infection control

Pediatric patient communication

Team collaboration

Organization & attention to detail

Bilingual abilities

Education

CPR Certification

Sterilization & Infection Control Certification

Dental Office Emergencies Certification

Radiology Certification

Tools

Dental office software

Scheduling systems

Job description

Dental Assistant IAbout Smile StartersAt Smile Starters, we provide compassionate, comprehensive dental care to children and young adults ages 1 through 20. Our mission is to educate and guide patients toward lifelong oral health. By working with the youngest members of our community, we help establish healthy habits early, leading to lasting results. Many of our former patients now bring their own children to us — a true testament to the care we deliver.This position offers the opportunity to work in a team setting with a group of like-minded dental professionals who are passionate about patient care, teamwork, and creating a positive, welcoming environment.ResponsibilitiesWelcome patients and families to the office with professionalism and warmthConduct pre- and post operative consultationsPrepare patients for treatments or checkups, ensuring comfort and reassuranceSelect, prepare, and arrange instruments, equipment, and materials for proceduresSterilize instruments according to OSHA and CDC standardsAssist dentists chairside using 4-handed dentistry techniquesComplete lab-related tasks as instructedProvide oral hygiene and post operative care instructionsMaintain clean, stocked, and organized operatoriesSchedule patient appointments and manage accurate recordsCollaborate with the team and perform other duties as assignedSkills & AttributesKnowledge of dental instruments, sterilization, and infection control proceduresFamiliarity with health and safety regulations in a clinical settingProficiency with dental office software and scheduling systemsStrong communication and interpersonal skills with children, parents, and team membersOrganized, detail oriented, and dependableThrives in a busy, team-focused environmentAdditional certifications such as N2O administration a plusBilingual abilities a plusRequirementsCurrent CPR CertificationSterilization and Infection Control CertificationDental Office Emergencies CertificationRadiology CertificationBenefitsCompetitive salary with performance incentivesPaid time offHealth, dental, vision insurance, short term disability, and supplemental life insuranceCompany paid Basic Life Insurance and Long-Term DisabilityRetirement plan optionsFriendly, supportive, and collaborative team environmentOpportunity for career growth within a well established pediatric-focused practiceSkills & AttributesKnowledge of dental instruments, sterilization, and infection control proceduresFamiliarity with health and safety regulations in a clinical settingProficiency with dental office software and scheduling systemsStrong communication and interpersonal skills with children, parents, and team membersOrganized, detail oriented, and dependableThrives in a busy, team-focused environmentAdditional certifications such as N2O administration a plusBilingual abilities a plusRequirementsCurrent CPR CertificationSterilization and Infection Control CertificationDental Office Emergencies CertificationRadiology Certification