Dental Assistant ll

# Dental Assistant llRal - Raleigh, NC 27603## Dental Assistant II needed for busy Raleigh office
** 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.

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- ** 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 & 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
* Paid time off
* Health, dental, vision insurance, short term disability, and supplemental life insurance
* Company paid Basic Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
* Retirement plan options
* Friendly, supportive, and collaborative team environment
* Opportunity for career growth within a well-established pediatric-focused practice