full-time 6 days ago
Dental Assistant
The Dental Care Center
545 Venture Drive, Smithfield, NC 27577
From 20/hr
About the Practice
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Job Description
Are you a passionate, adaptable Dental Assistant who loves variety in your day?
The Dental Care Center is growing, and we’re looking for a dynamic, team-oriented Dental Assistant to keep our practice running smoothly and our patients well cared for.
We value Dental Assistants as the heartbeat of the practice — you keep the flow moving, support our providers, and help deliver the high-quality experience our patients expect.
About Us
At The Dental Care Center, we are committed to exceptional dentistry in a warm, welcoming environment. Our team is built on collaboration, compassion, and a shared passion for outstanding patient care across all departments — from hygiene to doctor columns.
What We Offer
Flexible schedules – full-time
Office hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Comprehensive benefits, including:
Paid Holidays & PTO
Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) with company participation
Uniforms provided
Sponsored CE opportunities
Supplemental pay: Bonus opportunities
Essential Duties
In this dual-support role, you will:
Provide chair side support to dentists during procedures
Prepare, organize, and maintain instruments, supplies, and treatment rooms
Collect and record patient health histories
Assist with patient management and comfort during procedures
Complete dental charting
Perform instrument cleaning, sterilization, and operatory disinfection
Prepare dental materials and equipment for scheduled treatments
Support other clinical and operational needs as they arise
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, teamwork, and being a key support player across both hygiene and doctor schedules.
Required & Preferred Certifications
Required
NC X-Ray Certification
CPR
Preferred (but not required)
Nitrous Oxide Monitoring
Coronal Polishing
SPICE
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Opportunities for advancement
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
The Dental Care Center is growing, and we’re looking for a dynamic, team-oriented Dental Assistant to keep our practice running smoothly and our patients well cared for.
We value Dental Assistants as the heartbeat of the practice — you keep the flow moving, support our providers, and help deliver the high-quality experience our patients expect.
About Us
At The Dental Care Center, we are committed to exceptional dentistry in a warm, welcoming environment. Our team is built on collaboration, compassion, and a shared passion for outstanding patient care across all departments — from hygiene to doctor columns.
What We Offer
Flexible schedules – full-time
Office hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Comprehensive benefits, including:
Paid Holidays & PTO
Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) with company participation
Uniforms provided
Sponsored CE opportunities
Supplemental pay: Bonus opportunities
Essential Duties
In this dual-support role, you will:
Provide chair side support to dentists during procedures
Prepare, organize, and maintain instruments, supplies, and treatment rooms
Collect and record patient health histories
Assist with patient management and comfort during procedures
Complete dental charting
Perform instrument cleaning, sterilization, and operatory disinfection
Prepare dental materials and equipment for scheduled treatments
Support other clinical and operational needs as they arise
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, teamwork, and being a key support player across both hygiene and doctor schedules.
Required & Preferred Certifications
Required
NC X-Ray Certification
CPR
Preferred (but not required)
Nitrous Oxide Monitoring
Coronal Polishing
SPICE
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Opportunities for advancement
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Requirements
• CPR Certification
• BLS Certification
• Chairside assisting
• Nitrous Oxide Certification
• Teamwork
• BLS Certification
• Chairside assisting
• Nitrous Oxide Certification
• Teamwork
About The Dental Care Center
The Dental Care Center provides general family dentistry for residents in the Eastern North Carolina Area. Dr. Stuart Higgins, Dr. George Mani, and Dr. Michael S. Watson operate eight locations with each office dedicated to providing families with the absolute best dental care available