Pediatric Dental Assistant II — Growth & Team Focus

Smile Starters Dental; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Smile Starters Dental in Charlotte is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant II to join a pediatric-focused practice. You will welcome patients, prepare for procedures, and assist the dentist chairside with 4-handed dentistry to deliver comfortable, high-quality care.

Candidates should have graduated from an accredited dental assistant program and prove experience; bilingual abilities are a plus. The team emphasizes collaboration, ongoing training, and patient education.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a dental assistant.
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations.
• Coronal polishing 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

Dental instruments

Sterilization methods

Health and safety

Coronal polishing

Bilingual

Computer skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of an accredited dental assistant program

Job description

Smile Starters Dental in Charlotte is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant II to join a pediatric-focused practice. You will welcome patients, prepare for procedures, and assist the dentist chairside with 4-handed dentistry to deliver comfortable, high-quality care.

Candidates should have graduated from an accredited dental assistant program and prove experience; bilingual abilities are a plus. The team emphasizes collaboration, ongoing training, and patient education.