Pediatric Dental Assistant II — Growth & Team Care

Smile Starters; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Basic Life Insurance

Job summary

Smile Starters is a general dental practice serving children and young adults up to 20 years old. The Dental Assistant II role emphasizes welcoming patients warmly, assisting the dentist with 4-handed dentistry, sterilization, and preparation for procedures while maintaining accurate records and a well-organized operatory.

The position includes performing lab tasks, providing post-operative instructions, coordinating appointments, and supporting a collaborative pediatric-focused team in a

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited dental assistant program.
• CPR Certification.
• Coronal Polishing Certification.
• Nitrous Oxide (N2O) Certification a plus.
• Bilingual abilities a plus.

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

Dental assistant experience

Instruments knowledge

Sterilization methods

Health and safety regulations

Coronal polishing

Bilingual abilities

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Accredited dental assistant program

Job description

Smile Starters is a general dental practice serving children and young adults up to 20 years old. The Dental Assistant II role emphasizes welcoming patients warmly, assisting the dentist with 4-handed dentistry, sterilization, and preparation for procedures while maintaining accurate records and a well-organized operatory.

The position includes performing lab tasks, providing post-operative instructions, coordinating appointments, and supporting a collaborative pediatric-focused team in a