Dental Assistant II

Dental Wellness of Charlotte • Charlotte, NC

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About The Position

Dental Wellness of Charlotte is a modern, patient-focused private dental practice seeking a skilled and dependable Dental Assistant II with at least two years of chairside experience. The practice emphasizes precision, clear communication, genuine connection, and a warm, collaborative work environment. The role supports comprehensive restorative, cosmetic, crown and bridge, implant, and surgical dentistry, while contributing to a smooth patient experience and efficient clinical operations.

The regular schedule is Monday through Thursday, 7:30 AM–4:30 PM, with up to two Fridays per month as needed from 7:30 AM–1:30 PM. There is no weekend work. Compensation is competitive hourly pay based on clinical experience and skill set. Benefits include PTO and paid holidays, medical insurance options, a SIMPLE IRA retirement plan, in-house dental benefits for the employee and immediate family, gym membership reimbursement, continuing education opportunities, and a uniform/scrub allowance.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of hands-on chairside dental assisting experience.
• Meet North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners requirements for DA II classification through a CODA-accredited dental assisting program, DANB CDA certification, or 3,000 or more documented chairside hours with required North Carolina Board coursework in sterilization, dental office emergencies, and radiology.
• North Carolina Dental Radiography certification.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Proficiency with modern dental software.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with OpenDental and digital imaging systems is a strong plus.
• North Carolina Coronal Polishing certification is preferred, or required depending on credential pathway.
• North Carolina Nitrous Oxide Monitoring certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient four-handed chairside assistance for comprehensive restorative, cosmetic (including Bioclear), crown and bridge, implant, and surgical procedures.
• Perform delegable North Carolina DA II duties, including coronal polishing, placing matrix bands and wedges, taking diagnostic impressions and digital scans, fabricating and cementing temporary crowns, and monitoring nitrous oxide.
• Capture high-quality digital radiographs and intraoral photographs, and accurately update clinical notes, treatment plans, and patient records in OpenDental.
• Welcome patients, review medical histories and vital signs, explain procedures and post-operative instructions, and support patient comfort from seating through dismissal.
• Follow OSHA, CDC, and North Carolina State Board sterilization protocols.
• Turn over operatories efficiently and help manage clinical supply inventory and laboratory cases.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Performance-based bonus
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• SIMPLE IRA retirement plan
• In-house dental benefits for the employee and immediate family
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Continuing education opportunities
• Uniform/scrub allowance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed