Dental Assistant

Benefits:
401(k) matching
Bonus based on performance
Employee discounts
Health insurance
Paid time off
About Our Practice
Dental Wellness of Charlotte is a modern, patient-focused private dental practice committed to delivering exceptional clinical care in a warm, collaborative, and drama-free environment. Our team values precision, clear communication, and genuine connection—both with our patients and with one another.

We are looking for a skilled, dependable Dental Assistant II (DA II) with a minimum of 2 years of chairside experience to join our clinical team. If you take pride in seamless four-handed dentistry, stay ahead of the schedule, and want a long-term dental home where your expertise and well-being are truly valued, we would love to meet you.

Schedule & Work-Life Balance
Monday – Thursday: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Fridays: Up to two Fridays per month as needed (7:30 AM – 1:30 PM)
Weekends: None

Key Responsibilities
Chairside Assisting: Perform efficient four-handed dentistry across comprehensive restorative, cosmetic (including Bioclear), crown and bridge, implant, and surgical procedures.
Expanded DA II Functions: Perform all delegable North Carolina DA II duties, including coronal polishing, placing matrix bands and wedges, taking diagnostic impressions/digital scans, fabricating and cementing temporary crowns, and monitoring nitrous oxide.
Digital Workflow & Charting: Capture high-quality digital radiographs and intraoral photos; accurately update clinical notes, treatment plans, and patient records in OpenDental.
Patient Experience: Welcome patients warmly, review medical histories and vitals, explain procedures and post-op instructions clearly, and ensure patient comfort from seating to dismissal.
Infection Control & Operatory Management: Maintain strict OSHA, CDC, and NC State Board sterilization protocols; turn over operatories efficiently and help manage clinical supply inventory and lab cases.

Required Qualifications
Experience: Minimum of 2 years of hands-on chairside dental assisting experience (required).
North Carolina DA II Qualification: Must meet NC State Board of Dental Examiners requirements for DA II classification (completion of a CODA-accredited dental assisting program, DANB CDA certification, or 3,000+ documented chairside hours with required NC Board coursework in sterilization, dental office emergencies, and radiology).
Certifications:
North Carolina Dental Radiography certification
Current CPR / BLS certification
NC Coronal Polishing certification (preferred/required per credential pathway)
NC Nitrous Oxide Monitoring certification (preferred)
Software Proficiency: Experience with OpenDental and digital imaging systems is a strong plus (proficiency with modern dental software required).

Compensation & Benefits
We invest in our team's health, career growth, and financial future:
Competitive Hourly Pay: Commensurate with clinical experience and skill set
Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays
Health / Medical Insurance Options
SIMPLE IRA Retirement Plan
In-House Dental Benefits: Coverage for you and your immediate family
Health & Wellness Perks: Gym membership reimbursement
Professional Growth: Continuing Education (CE) opportunities
Uniform / Scrub Allowance

Private practice • Nitrous Oxide Certification • Patient comfort • Diagnostic imaging equipment • Fabrication • CPR Certification • Coronal Polish Certificate • Dental office • Surgery • Digital imaging • Performance bonus • Dental care patient counseling • OSHA • Patient monitoring • Preparing dental treatment areas • Hourly pay • Treatment plan documentation • Pre-examination patient preparation • Image acquisition for patient care • BLS Certification • Paid holidays • Greeting customers • Oral surgery assistance experience • Full-time • Greeting dental patients • Mid-level • Intraoral cameras • Healthcare practice inventory management • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Health insurance • Dental insurance • Dental sterilization procedures • Chairside coronal polishing • Disinfection procedures • Paid time off • Uniform allowance • Dental equipment • Digital dental impression taking • Patient consultations • Four handed dentistry • Operating medical imaging equipment • 401(k) matching • Dental Assisting • Employee discount • Patient charting • Gym membership • Medical post-procedure instructions • Patient education • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) • Managing patient records • Radiology • 2 years • Polishing • Certified Dental Assistant • Post-operative care • Open Dental