Dental Assistant ll

Dental Assistant II

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.

This position allows you to work in a collaborative team setting alongside like-minded dental professionals in a positive and supportive environment.

We are recruiting for a part time Assistant for our North Charlotte OR Dental Center on Wednesdays and Steel Creek area OR Dental Center on Thursdays each week.

Hours are 6am-3pm.

Responsibilities include:

 Prior to patient’s arrival:

Set Up:Set up back table and front table

• Log in to computer systems
• Save x-rays (Pictures, Downloads, or Desktop)

Back Table Prep

• 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

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