Dental Assistant ll

Smile Starters; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Basic Life Insurance

Job summary

Smile Starters is a general dental practice serving children and young adults up to 20 years old. The Dental Assistant II role emphasizes welcoming patients warmly, assisting the dentist with 4-handed dentistry, sterilization, and preparation for procedures while maintaining accurate records and a well-organized operatory.

The position includes performing lab tasks, providing post-operative instructions, coordinating appointments, and supporting a collaborative pediatric-focused team in a

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited dental assistant program.
• CPR Certification.
• Coronal Polishing Certification.
• Nitrous Oxide (N2O) Certification a plus.
• Bilingual abilities a plus.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients and families to the office with professionalism and warmth.
• Conduct pre- and post-operative patient consultations.
• Prepare patients for treatments or checkups, ensuring comfort.
• Select, prepare, and arrange instruments, equipment, and materials for procedures.
• Sterilize instruments according to regulatory standards.
• Assist the dentist chairside using 4-handed dentistry.
• Perform lab-related tasks as instructed.
• Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked operatory.
• Schedule appointments and assist with payment procedures.
• Maintain accurate patient records.
• Support the dental team with other duties as assigned.

Skills

Dental assistant experience

Instruments knowledge

Sterilization methods

Health and safety regulations

Coronal polishing

Bilingual abilities

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Accredited dental assistant program

Job description

Dental Assistant IIAbout Smile StartersSmile Starters is a general dental practice serving children and young adults ages 1 through 20. We are dedicated to educating our patients on best practices for optimal oral health between visits. Working with the youngest members of our community allows us to achieve long-term results, which is highly rewarding for our team of Hygienists, Assistants, and Dentists. Many of our former patients now bring their own children to us — a testament to the quality care we provide.This position allows you to work in a collaborative team setting alongside like-minded dental professionals in a positive and supportive environment.ResponsibilitiesWelcome patients and families to the office with professionalism and warmthConduct pre- and post-operative patient consultationsPrepare patients for treatments or checkups, ensuring comfortSelect, prepare, and arrange instruments, equipment, and materials for proceduresSterilize instruments according to regulatory standardsAssist the dentist chairside using 4-handed dentistryPerform lab-related tasks as instructedProvide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructionsMaintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked operatorySchedule appointments and assist with payment proceduresMaintain accurate patient recordsSupport the dental team with other duties as assignedSkills & AttributesProven experience as a dental assistantKnowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methodsUnderstanding of health and safety regulationsAbility to perform regulated non-surgical tasks (e.g., coronal polishing) is a plusStrong computer skills for scheduling and record-keepingExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsDetail-oriented, organized, and reliableThrives in a busy, active work environmentAdditional certifications or training are an assetBilingual abilities a plusRequirementsCPR CertificationCoronal Polishing CertificationNitrous Oxide (N2O) Certification a plusGraduate of an accredited dental assistant programBenefitsCompetitive 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 & AttributesProven experience as a dental assistantKnowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methodsUnderstanding of health and safety regulationsAbility to perform regulated non-surgical tasks (e.g., coronal polishing) is a plusStrong computer skills for scheduling and record-keepingExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsDetail-oriented, organized, and reliableThrives in a busy, active work environmentAdditional certifications or training are an assetBilingual abilities a plusRequirementsCPR CertificationCoronal Polishing CertificationNitrous Oxide (N2O) Certification a plusGraduate of an accredited dental assistant program