Dental Assistant Job in Concord, North Carolina

(Job ID: 547934)

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🦷 Position Title Dental Assistant (DA I or DA II) 👩‍⚕️ Employee Status Full-Time or Part-Time | Non-Exempt 📍 Location Concord, NC 🗓 Schedule We are in search of a Full-Time DA - Typical clinic hours: Mon–Thu: 6:45 AM – 4:00 PM Fri: 6:45 AM – 2:00 PM (Perfect for early birds who love long weekends! 🌞) 💰 Compensation Market-competitive and commensurate with experience/certifications. Final offer based on skills assessment, credentials, and schedule. Open to tailoring a package for the right candidate. 🎁 Benefits Full-Time (based on hours): 🩺 Medical insurance options 👓 Vision available 😁 In-house dental care program 🗓 Paid holidays 🗓 PTO accrual (up to 2 weeks, grows with tenure) 😁 In-house dental care program We’re a locally owned, relationship-driven practice where your ideas matter and teamwork is real. We’re serious about clinical excellence—but don’t take ourselves too seriously. 📋 Job Summary As a Dental Assistant, you’ll support providers and patients by delivering efficient, compassionate, and detail-oriented care. From chairside assistance to radiographs to patient education, you’ll help create smooth, on-time visits and calm, confident patients. 🛠 Essential Duties & Responsibilities 🤝 Chairside Assistance: Prep rooms, assist with procedures, anticipate provider needs. 💬 Patient Care & Education: Ease anxiety, review instructions, reinforce home care. ⚡ Radiography & Imaging: Capture diagnostic-quality X-rays with XVWeb. 🧼 Sterilization & Infection Control: Turn over rooms, maintain logs, follow OSHA/CDC. 💻 Records & Software: Chart in OpenDental; update treatment notes. 📦 Supply & Equipment: Restock rooms, maintain trays, report maintenance needs. 🦷 Restorative & Oral Surgery Assisting Mastery: Assist with all restorative and oral surgery procedures as prescribed by the doctor. 🦷 Periodontal Support: Willing and able to assist with hygiene and perio procedures (HVE, ReLeaf, irrigation). 🎧 Team Collaboration: Use team radios, support colleagues, keep the day flowing smoothly, patient outreach, maximizing opportunities, etc. 😃 Patient Experience: Provide comfort, clarity, and a friendly presence. ✅ Required Qualifications NC Dental Assistant I or II (DA II preferred). Current CPR/BLS certification. Radiography certification per NC regulations. Knowledge of OSHA, CDC, HIPAA standards. ⭐ Preferred Qualifications 1+ year general practice experience. Coronal polishing Familiarity with OpenDental and XVWeb. Strong ergonomics & isolation skills (ReLeaf experience a plus). Bilingual a bonus! 🧩 Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Gentle, calming chairside manner 💙. Organized, detail-focused, great with time management ⏱️. Strong communicator and team player 🤗. Tech-comfortable, quick to learn software and equipment 🖥️. 💪 Physical Requirements Sit/stand for extended periods, assist in patient positioning. Lift up to 25 lbs occasionally. Manual dexterity and visual acuity to assist in procedures. 📊 Performance Indicators (What “Great” Looks Like) On-time room turnover & patient seating ⏱️. Diagnostic-quality radiographs with minimal retakes 📸. Flexibility and urgency to promote same-day treatment 🗓. Clinical efficacy and efficiency 🦷. Accurate charting in OpenDental 🖥️. Positive patient reviews & provider satisfaction ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐. Organized supplies & compliant sterilization logs ✅. 🧰 Tools & Technology OpenDental 🖥️ XVWeb digital imaging 📸 Cavitrons/piezos, irrigation units 💦 ReLeaf HVE for comfort & control 🌿 Team radios 🎧 🌟 If you think you’d be a great fit, don’t wait—send us your resume today and let’s create something amazing together!