Dental Assistant (Part-Time)

Family Dental Health; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Dental Health seeks a friendly, team-oriented Dental Assistant to join our Charleston area practice. You will support doctors during procedures, prepare patients, and help maintain an efficient schedule, ensuring a positive patient experience.

The role requires CDA certification or equivalent training, x-ray and CPR/nitrous credentials, and a professional, patient-centered approach in a fast-paced setting. Join a growing team focused on community health.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited dental assisting program with CDA certification or equivalent on-the-job training.
• Ability to take and process x-rays; assist chairside; manage patient flow.
• Current x-ray, CPR, and nitrous certs or ability to obtain upon hire.
• Professional demeanor with direct patient contact; strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for treatment and assist chairside.
• Assist doctors with dental procedures and instrument handling.
• Review health history and document in patient charts.
• Manage inventory of clinical supplies and maintain appropriate stock.

Skills

Outgoing personality

Team collaboration

Exceptional patient service

Education

CDA certification

Tools

Denticon

Job description

Come join the family! Family Dental Health of Wappoo is seeking an outgoing, team-oriented Dental Assistant!

ABOUT FAMILY DENTAL HEALTH

We are a dental group privately owned by a single dentist...and we are GROWING! With services in general as well as specialty areas, we are able to provide exceptional, comprehensive dental care for the busy on-the-go family. Our number-one goal is to make every patient feel like part of our Family Dental Health family.

Family Dental Health is honored to be recognized as one of the SC Top Workplaces for 2025.

Our commitment to providing exceptional dental care extends not only to our patients but also to our employees. We believe that our team is our most valuable asset, and we are dedicated to fostering a workplace that values your skills, encourages growth, and celebrates success. Our mission is clear. Our name says it all:

Family

To create lasting relationships with our patients, our teams, and our communities

Dental

To provide excellent dental care, one patient at a time

Health

To improve the overall health of our community

• Perform efficient and accurate procedures to help maintain doctor's schedule and patient flow
• Assist the doctors with all dental procedures
• Partner with the team to create an exceptional experience for each patient
• Review patient chart prior to doctor arrival and log appropriate patient data during exam and treatment as well as transcribe doctor notes in patient chart
• Verify patient health history and document appropriately in patient's chart
• Discussing diagnosed treatment with the patient
• Maintain sufficient inventory by ordering clinical supplies
• Ensure the practice maintains sufficient inventory by ordering clinical supplies
• Promote and market the company's services and doctors to patients as well as educate patients
• Address patient's questions and/or concerns

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from an accredited dental assisting program with current CDA certification; or a combination of education and on-the-job training to demonstrate basic chairside dental assisting skills:
  • Receiving and preparing patients for dental treatment
  • Assisting chairside
  • Taking x-rays
  • Making temporary crowns and pouring/trimming impressions
  • Make custom bleaching trays
• Current x-ray, CPR, and nitrous certifications (or the ability to obtain upon hire)
• Demonstrated ability to work in a professional environment with direct patient contact. This includes demonstrating an outgoing and friendly demeanor, greeting patients with a smile as welcomed guests to the practice.
• Basic knowledge of dentistry and ability to educate patients regarding their dental health
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced team environment. This includes learning quickly and accepting constructive feedback. Self-motivated and driven for team success.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 1 or more years expanded dental assisting experience, preferable in general dentistry
• Denticon experience (or the ability to learn)