Dental Assistant ll

## Part Time Dental Assistant for the OR- Charlotte

**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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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

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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

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During Downtime

• Restock cart
• Gather supplies for next procedure
• Put away sterilized instruments
• Take cart inventory

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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

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• **Requirements**

• **CPR Certification**
• **Coronal Polishing Certification**
• Nitrous Oxide (N2O) Certification a plus
• Graduate of an accredited dental assistant program

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• **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

## Qualifications
**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