Expanded Duty Dental Assistant — Pediatric Care & X-Rays

The JOY FM; North Augusta (SC); On-site; USD 31,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The JOY FM in North Augusta, SC seeks an expanded duty dental assistant to join our growing practice. You will coronal polish, monitor nitrous oxide, assist the dentist during procedures, and handle charting, oral hygiene education, and radiographs.

We value candidates who enjoy working with children and bring excellent interpersonal skills. A team‑oriented, detail‑driven, reliable, and positive attitude is essential for success in our fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must be an expanded duty dental assistant and able to coronal polish and monitor nitrous oxide in SC.
• Experience taking digital x-rays and assisting during operative procedures.
• Good charting and oral hygiene education skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in dental operative procedures as needed.
• Take quality digital x-rays.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment.
• Deliver quality and compassionate care.
• Guide and educate parents and patients.
• Prepare patient for examination and treatment.
• Tray set-ups for dental procedures.
• Coronal polishing.
• Sealant application.
• Impressions.
• Monitor patients while on nitrous oxide.

Skills

Child-friendly

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Detail oriented

Reliable

Positive attitude

Strong work ethic

Computer skills

Quick learner

Tools

Digital X-rays

Job description

The JOY FM in North Augusta, SC seeks an expanded duty dental assistant to join our growing practice. You will coronal polish, monitor nitrous oxide, assist the dentist during procedures, and handle charting, oral hygiene education, and radiographs.

We value candidates who enjoy working with children and bring excellent interpersonal skills. A team‑oriented, detail‑driven, reliable, and positive attitude is essential for success in our fast‑paced environment.