Dental Assistant ll

Smilestarterdental; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short term disability

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Career growth

Job summary

Smile Starters is a pediatric-focused dental practice in Raleigh, NC seeking a Dental Assistant II. You will welcome patients, assist chairside, prep instruments, sterilize equipment and maintain records. The role supports a busy team delivering compassionate pediatric care for ages 1–20.

The position requires CPR and coronal polishing certification, with N2O certification a plus. Competitive benefits and collaborative growth await in a supportive office.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a dental assistant.
• Knowledge of instruments and sterilization methods.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations.
• Coronal polishing certification a plus.
• Strong computer skills for scheduling and records.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented, organized and reliable.
• Bilingual abilities a plus.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients and families to the office with professionalism.
• Conduct pre- and post-operative patient consultations.
• Prepare patients for treatments or checkups and ensure comfort.
• Select, prepare, and arrange instruments and materials.
• Sterilize instruments according to standards.
• Assist the dentist chairside using 4-handed dentistry.
• Maintain patient records and assist with payments.
• Schedule appointments and support the dental team.

Skills

Dental assistant experience

Instruments & sterilization

Health & safety regs

Coronal polishing (optional)

Computer skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Team player

Bilingual (plus)

Education

Dental assistant program graduate

CPR Certification

Coronal Polishing Certification

Nitrous Oxide Certification (plus)

Job description

# Dental Assistant llRal - Raleigh, NC 27603## Dental Assistant II needed for busy Raleigh office**Dental Assistant II****About Smile Starters** Smile 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.---**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 & Attributes*** Proven experience as a dental assistant* Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods* Understanding of health and safety regulations* Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks (e.g., coronal polishing) is a plus* Strong computer skills for scheduling and record-keeping* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills* Detail-oriented, organized, and reliable* Thrives in a busy, active work environment* Additional certifications or training are an asset* Bilingual abilities a plus---**Requirements*** **CPR Certification*** **Coronal Polishing Certification*** Nitrous Oxide (N2O) Certification a plus* Graduate of an accredited dental assistant program---**Benefits*** Competitive salary with performance incentives* Paid time off* Health, dental, vision insurance, short term disability, and supplemental life insurance* Company paid Basic Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability* Retirement plan options* Friendly, supportive, and collaborative team environment* Opportunity for career growth within a well-established pediatric-focused practice