Dental Assistant l

Smile Starters; Charlotte (NC); Vor Ort; USD 36.000 - 48.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision insurance

Short term disability

Supplemental life insurance

Company paid Basic Life Insurance and

Long-Term Disability

Retirement plan options

Career growth opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Smile Starters, a pediatric dental practice in Charlotte, NC, seeks a Dental Assistant I to greet patients warmly, prepare for procedures, assist chairside with 4-handed dentistry, and maintain sterilized operatories. You will educate families on post‑operative care and help schedule appointments in a fast-paced, team‑focused environment.

The role requires CPR and infection control certifications, familiarity with dental software, and strong communication with children and parents.

Qualifikationen

• 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 and interpersonal skills with children, parents, and team members.

Aufgaben

• Welcome patients and families to the office with professionalism and warmth.
• Conduct pre- and post operative consultations.
• Prepare patients for treatments or checkups, ensuring comfort and reassurance.
• Select, prepare, and arrange instruments, equipment, and materials for procedures.
• Sterilize instruments according to OSHA and CDC standards.
• Assist dentists chairside using 4-handed dentistry techniques.
• Complete lab-related tasks as instructed.
• Provide oral hygiene and post operative care instructions.
• Maintain clean, stocked, and organized operatories.
• Schedule patient appointments and manage accurate records.
• Collaborate with the team and perform other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Dental instruments

Sterilization

Infection control

Health and safety regulations

Dental office software

Scheduling systems

Communication with children/parents

Organized/Detail oriented

N2O administration

Bilingual abilities

Ausbildung

CPR Certification

Sterilization and Infection Control Certification

Dental Office Emergencies Certification

Radiology Certification

N2O administration certification

Jobbeschreibung

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