Dental Assistant l

Smilestartersdental; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental practice seeks a dedicated Dental Assistant to join their team in Charlotte, NC. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to patient care for young individuals aged 1 through 20, where you'll assist dental professionals in ensuring comfortable and efficient treatment. Embrace a fulfilling role with an emphasis on excellent dental health practices and join a team passionate about creating positive long-term outcomes.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Plan

PTO

Company paid basic life and long term disability

Qualifications

• Entry level with required certifications for dental assistance.
• Knowledge of sterilization practices and patient care.
• Good organizational and communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming patients and ensuring their comfort.
• Assisting the dentist and maintaining cleanliness of the operatory.
• Scheduling appointments and managing patient records.

Skills

Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods

Understanding of health & safety regulations

Good computer skills

Excellent communication and people skills

Attention to detail

Well-organized and reliable

Enjoys a busy active day

Bilingual

Education

CPR Certification

Sterilization and Infection Control Certification

Dental Office Emergencies Certification

Radiology Certification

Job description

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This position offers the opportunity to collaborate within a team of like-minded dental professionals.

Smile Starters is a general dental practice dedicated to serving patients aged 1 through 20. Our mission is to educate these young individuals on the most effective dental health practices to maintain between their visits. We believe that focusing on the youngest members of our community yields the most significant long-term benefits, which is incredibly rewarding for our committed team of Hygienists, Assistants, and Dentists who are passionate about the outcomes of their work. It is a testament to our care that many of our former patients now bring their own children to our practice.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Welcoming patients upon arrival.
• Preparing patients for treatments or checkups, ensuring their comfort.
• Selecting and arranging the necessary instruments, equipment, and materials.
• Sterilizing instruments in compliance with regulations.
• Assisting the dentist using the principles of 4-handed dentistry.
• Performing lab tasks as directed.
• Providing instructions on oral hygiene and post-operative care.
• Maintaining the cleanliness and adequate stocking of the dental operatory.
• Scheduling patient appointments.
• Keeping accurate patient records and assisting with payment processes.
• Undertaking other duties as required supporting the team.
  
  

Benefits

Looking for amazing benefits that include company paid basic life and long term disability? Other benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Supplemental Life, Short Term Disability, PTO, and 401k.

• We look forward to welcoming a new dedicated individual to our North Tryon team under new leadership
  
  

Skills

• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• Understanding of health & safety regulations
• Good computer skills
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Attention to detail
• Well-organized and reliable
• Enjoys a busy active day
• Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. N2O)
• Bilingual a plus!
  
  

Requirements

• CPR Certified
• Sterilization and Infection Control Certification
• Dental Office Emergencies Certification
• Radiology Certification

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Other

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Dentists

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