Part Time Dental Assistant ll for OR Surgery Center (SC)

Smile Starters Dental; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 23,419 - 28,929; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary incentives

Retirement plan

Team environment

Career growth

Job summary

Smile Starters Dental seeks a part-time Dental Assistant II for our Charlotte location. You will handle chairside assistance, prep work, radiographs, and patient records with a focus on pediatric care.

The role requires CPR and coronal polishing certification, familiarity with dental software, and strong communication in a busy pediatric setting. Thursdays, 6am–3pm, with opportunities for growth within our friendly team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a dental assistant
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• CPR Certification required; Coronal Polishing Certification required; N2O Certification a plus
• Graduate of an accredited dental assistant program

Responsibilities

• Prior to patient’s arrival: Set up back and front tables, log into computer systems, save x-rays, adjust chair and equipment
• Chairside prep: wear gloves/gown, suction, place throat pack, coronal polish
• Between cases: manage x-rays and prepare next case
• Immediately after TP Out: record times, update charts, prep next patient
• During downtime: restock, gather supplies, inventory and sterilize instruments

Skills

Dental assisting experience

Sterilization techniques

CPR certification

Coronal polishing

N2O certification a plus

Bilingual abilities

Education

Dental assisting program graduate

Tools

Dental software

Scheduling software

Job description

Job Title and Location

Dental Assistant II – Charlotte Freedom Drive, Charlotte, NC 28208

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.

We are recruiting for a part time Assistant for our Steel Creek area OR Dental Center on Thursdays each week. Hours are 6am-3pm.

Responsibilities

Prior to patient’s arrival:

• Set up back table and front table
• Log in to computer systems
• Save x-rays (Pictures, Downloads, or Desktop)
• Adjust and set up dental chair, light, chairs, table, rheostat

Chairside Prep:

• Glove and gown up prior to doctor entering
• Suction throat
• Place throat pack
• Coronal polish

Between Cases:

• Delete x-rays from computer
• Pull up x-rays for next OR case

Immediately After TP Out:

• Call out on the overhead
• Record TP Out time on dry erase board
• Record TP Out and Time Out in charts
• Pull up next patient’s chart
• Begin cleaning and breaking down room

During Downtime:

• Restock cart
• Gather supplies for next procedure
• Put away sterilized instruments
• Take cart inventory

Reminder: Try to always be proactive instead of reactive when possible.

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
• Retirement plan options
• Friendly, supportive, and collaborative team environment
• Opportunity for career growth within a well-established pediatric-focused practice