Pediatric Dental Assistant II - Caring Pediatric Support

Great-Smiles; Sylva (NC); On-site; USD 45,874,000 - 63,094,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Smiles is seeking a Dental Assistant II to support dentists in a pediatric setting, ensuring safe, comfortable, and high-quality oral care for children. You will be involved in chairside procedures, radiography, patient education, and accurate record-keeping in EHR.

Ideal candidates demonstrate strong infection control, manual dexterity, and compassionate communication. The role requires teamwork across clinicians and staff, with potential travel to other clinic sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Compassionate patient-centered care with professionalism and confidentiality.
• Strong manual dexterity for assisting in precise procedures.
• Knowledge of dental procedures, instruments, materials, and infection control.
• Proficient with computers and EHR systems.
• Organized and able to multitask in a clinical setting.
• Accurate color shade recognition for restorations and matching.
• Excellent communication with patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists with routine pediatric procedures under supervision.
• Prepare treatment areas and set up instruments before procedures.
• Provide chairside assistance during cleanings and fluoride treatments.
• Support patient comfort and safety during procedures.
• Take and develop dental X-rays following safety protocols.
• Assist with patient positioning and exam prep.
• Follow infection control procedures and sterilize instruments.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care.
• Assist with scheduling, document treatment notes in EHR, and restock rooms.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Manual dexterity

Infection control knowledge

EHR proficiency

Organization and multitasking

Color shade identification

Communication skills

Education

ADA-accredited dental assisting program

CPR certification

DANB certification exam

ADA-accredited dental hygiene program (with CPR)

State radiography training compliant with law

Two years chairside experience (3000 hours)

Tools

X-ray equipment operation

Job description

Great Smiles is seeking a Dental Assistant II to support dentists in a pediatric setting, ensuring safe, comfortable, and high-quality oral care for children. You will be involved in chairside procedures, radiography, patient education, and accurate record-keeping in EHR.

Ideal candidates demonstrate strong infection control, manual dexterity, and compassionate communication. The role requires teamwork across clinicians and staff, with potential travel to other clinic sites as needed.