Dental Assistant ll

Guardian Dentistry; Mount Holly (NC); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation

401k Matching

Health, Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

Flexible Schedules

Job summary

Oblinger Family Dentistry in Mount Holly, NC seeks a Dental Assistant to support the dentist during procedures. The ideal candidate shows empathy, patience, quick thinking, and a desire to help others.

Responsibilities include preparing rooms, sterilizing instruments, taking X-rays, assisting with exams, greeting patients, scheduling, maintaining records, and assisting with payments. This full-time role offers competitive pay and solid benefits.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of dental assisting experience preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Empathy, patience, and a self-motivated work ethic.
• Ability to build trust with patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms and sterilize instruments.
• Assist dentists during procedures and hand instruments.
• Take and process X-rays.
• Greet patients and schedule appointments.
• Maintain patient records and assist with payments.
• Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Patient rapport

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Tools

X-ray knowledge

Sterilization equipment

Job description

## Dental Assistant llApply: Mount Holly, NC: Full time: Posted Today: JR103535**Location:**Oblinger Family DentistryOur Dental Assistants ll deliver “Best in Class” care to every patient, every day. The ideal candidate for this position is an individual that has a high level of empathy, patience, quick thinking, and a willingness to want to help others. The Dental Assistant “assists” our Dentist during a variety of dental procedures. Whether you are an experienced Dental Assistant, or you are motivated to learn more about the dental industry we would like to tell you more. **Dental Assisting Job Responsibilities:*** Preparing exam rooms, sterilizing instruments, and ensuring necessary equipment is ready for dentists* Knowledge of general anatomy of the mouth and dental terms* Understanding of crowns, fillings, extractions, root canals and implants* Assisting dentists during procedures by handing them instruments and anticipating needs* Taking and processing X-rays of patients* Perform lab tasks as instructed* Greeting patients as they arrive and scheduling appointments* Advising patients on recommended oral hygiene* Maintaining accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures* Strong communications skills required to deliver oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions* Handling general administrative and other duties to maintain the dental practice **Qualifications:*** 1-2 years of Dental Assisting experience preferred* Outstanding professionalism, high moral standards, and a self-motivated work ethic* Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build trusting relationships with your co-workers and patients* Driven personality to want to strive to be the best in your profession and provide the best care for our patients **Compensation & Benefits:*** Guaranteed Hourly Rate $20-$25* Paid Vacation & Paid Holidays* 401k Program: with matching contributions* Benefits: (offered at 30 hours or more)* Competitive health, dental, and vision plan* Life Insurance and Disability Insurance* Flexible Schedules#sponsorda**FLSA Status:**Non-ExemptWe are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability status or other legally protected status. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.