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Smile StartersPosted 1 week ago

Dental Assistant l

$39,520–$52,000 year

On-siteAsheville, North Carolina, United States or Ashe, Krasnodar Krai, Russia

Full TimeLicense Or Certification

Job Summary

Prepare treatment rooms, sterilize instruments, and maintain strict infection control protocols. Assist chairside during restorative, crown/bridge, and exam procedures while taking and processing clear diagnostic X-rays. Welcome patients, manage charting, and ensure smooth daily flow by partnering with the dentist and front desk. Maintain knowledge of dental instruments, health and safety regulations, and dental office software proficiency. Hold current CPR, sterilization, infection control, and radiology certifications. Work full-time Monday through Friday with no nights or weekends in Asheville, NC.

Required Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • DA school certification
  • NC Dental Radiology Certification
  • willingness to obtain NC Dental Radiology Certification quickly
  • Current CPR Certification
  • Sterilization and Infection Control Certification
  • Dental Office Emergencies Certification
  • Radiology Certification

Desired Qualifications

  • DA II status
  • eager personality
  • great hands-on potential
  • Positive, upbeat energy
  • strong communication skills
  • Knowledge of dental instruments
  • sterilization
  • infection control procedures
  • Familiarity with health and safety regulations in a clinical setting
  • Proficiency with dental office software
  • scheduling systems
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with children
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with parents
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with team members
  • Organized
  • detail oriented
  • dependable
  • Thrives in a busy, team-focused environment
  • Additional certifications such as N2O administration
  • Bilingual abilities

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