Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Ashe - Asheville, NC 28801Position Type: Full TimeDental Assistant I
About Smile Starters
At Smile Starters, we provide compassionate, comprehensive dental care to children and young adults ages 1 through 20. Our mission is to educate and guide patients toward lifelong oral health. By working with the youngest members of our community, we help establish healthy habits early, leading to lasting results. Many of our former patients now bring their own children to us — a true testament to the care we deliver.
This position offers the opportunity to work in a team setting with a group of like-minded dental professionals who are passionate about patient care, teamwork, and creating a positive, welcoming environment.
Responsibilities
Welcome patients and families to the office with professionalism and warmth
Conduct pre- and post operative consultations
Prepare patients for treatments or checkups, ensuring comfort and reassurance
Select, prepare, and arrange instruments, equipment, and materials for procedures
Sterilize instruments according to OSHA and CDC standards
Assist dentists chairside using 4-handed dentistry techniques
Complete lab-related tasks as instructed
Provide oral hygiene and post operative care instructions
Maintain clean, stocked, and organized operatories
Schedule patient appointments and manage accurate records
Collaborate with the team and perform other duties as assigned
Skills & Attributes
Knowledge of dental instruments, sterilization, and infection control procedures
Familiarity with health and safety regulations in a clinical setting
Proficiency with dental office software and scheduling systems
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with children, parents, and team members
Organized, detail oriented, and dependable
Thrives in a busy, team-focused environment
Additional certifications such as N2O administration a plus
Bilingual abilities a plus
Requirements
Current CPR Certification
Sterilization and Infection Control Certification
Dental Office Emergencies Certification
Radiology Certification
Some of these courses are offered by Smile Starters and may require after-hours class attendance to obtain certification. These courses are only offered to dedicated, committed employees who show an aptitude for a career in dental assisting.
Benefits
Competitive salary with performance incentives
Paid time off
Health, dental, vision insurance, short term disability, and supplemental life insurance
Company paid Basic Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
Retirement plan options
Friendly, supportive, and collaborative team environment
Opportunity for career growth within a well established pediatric-focused practice
QualificationsSkills & Attributes
Knowledge of dental instruments, sterilization, and infection control procedures
Familiarity with health and safety regulations in a clinical setting
Proficiency with dental office software and scheduling systems
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with children, parents, and team members
Organized, detail oriented, and dependable
Thrives in a busy, team-focused environment
Additional certifications such as N2O administration a plus
Bilingual abilities a plus
Requirements
Current CPR Certification
Sterilization and Infection Control Certification
Dental Office Emergencies Certification
Radiology Certification
Some of these courses are offered by Smile Starters and may require after-hours class attendance to obtain certification. These courses are only offered to dedicated, committed employees who show an aptitude for a career in dental assisting.