Dental Assistant (DA or RDA)

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionPediatric Dental Assistant – Full Time | Spanish Speaking a Plus We are a modern, relationship-centered pediatric dental practice in Charlotte seeking an experienced, energetic Pediatric Dental Assistant to join our team.Our practice is built around creating a positive experience for both our patients and our team. We provide high-quality pediatric dental care in a warm, welcoming environment and are looking for someone who is compassionate, dependable, hardworking, and genuinely enjoys working with children.The right candidate will have prior experience assisting in a pediatric dental office, be confident chairside, communicate well with parents and teammates, take initiative, and understand that an exceptional patient experience is just as important as excellent clinical care.QualificationsRequired Previous chairside dental assisting experiencePediatric dental experience or a strong background working with childrenCurrent CPR certificationQualified to perform dental assisting duties and take dental radiographs in North Carolina, or eligible to obtain the necessary North Carolina qualifications upon hireStrong communication and organizational skillsAbility to work efficiently in a fast-paced clinical environmentDependable, professional, and team-oriented attitudeStrongly Preferred DA II and/or CDA credentials2+ years of chairside dental assisting experiencePrevious pediatric dental experienceCoronal polishing certification or eligibility to obtain certificationNitrous oxide monitoring certification or eligibility to obtain certificationExperience with Curve DentalBilingual English/SpanishCandidates who completed their dental assisting education or previously worked in another state are encouraged to apply. We are open to considering experienced assistants who are eligible to meet North Carolina requirements without repeating a full dental assisting program.If you are an excellent dental assistant who does not currently hold every preferred certification, we still encourage you to apply. For the right candidate, we are willing to consider someone who can complete any necessary additional training or certifications after hire.Responsibilities Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Chairside assisting during preventive, restorative, surgical, and other pediatric dental proceduresPreparing treatment rooms, instruments, and materialsTaking diagnostic radiographs as permittedSupporting and reassuring children before, during, and after treatmentCommunicating professionally and compassionately with parents and caregiversMaintaining excellent infection control and sterilization standardsTurning over treatment rooms efficiently and helping maintain smooth clinical flowAccurately documenting treatment and maintaining clinical recordsMonitoring and maintaining clinical supplies and inventorySupporting fellow team members throughout the dayHelping create a calm, positive, and fun experience for our pediatric patientsWhat We're Looking For We are looking for someone who:Truly enjoys working with childrenIs warm, patient, and compassionateCan anticipate the needs of the dentist and clinical teamTakes pride in being organized and preparedIs comfortable working independently while also being a strong team playerMaintains a positive attitude even on busy daysUnderstands the importance of excellent patient and parent communicationWants to become an important part of a growing practice rather than simply fill a positionSchedule This is a full-time position in a practice that operates 4–5 days per week.We are looking to add the right person to our team as soon as possible.Benefits & Team Perks Paid time off (after entry period)Paid holidaysPerformance-based compensation reviewsPerformance-based bonusesEmployee referral programTeam outings and celebrationsBirthday and work-anniversary celebrationsSupportive and collaborative team environmentCome Grow With Us We believe great pediatric dentistry is about more than clinical skills. It is about helping children feel safe, building trust with families, supporting one another as a team, and creating an environment where people enjoy coming to work.If you are an experienced dental assistant who loves working with children and believes you would be a great addition to our team, we would love to hear from you.Job Type: Full-timeSkills: PediatricCoronal PolishingNomad X-ray ExperienceCurveBilingualDigital X-raysSpanishBenefits: PTOBonusesCompensation: $22-$28/hour