Dental Assistant Job at Dentistry of Uptown Charlotte in Charlotte

Join Our Dynamic Team at Dentistry of Uptown Charlotte – Where Innovation Meets Exceptional Care!

At Dentistry of Uptown Charlotte, we're not just a dental practice – we're a community dedicated to providing top-tier service with state-of-the-art care. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a passionate and skilled Dental Assistant II to join our small, close-knit, dental family. If you're eager to make a real difference in patients' lives and be part of an uplifting work environment, we'd love to meet you!

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients warmly, explain procedures, and ensure comfort throughout their visit.
• Prepare treatment rooms and maintain OSHA-compliant sterilization and infection control protocols.
• Capture appropriate radiographs, impressions, and intraoral scans.
• Record medical and dental histories, vitals, and charting information.
• Provide chairside assistance to the doctor, including instrument transfer, suctioning, and procedural support.
• Fabricate and cement temporary crowns, assist with cord packing, impressions, and whitening treatments as qualified.
• Placement of Invisalign attachments for clear aligner therapy
• Educate patients on treatment plans, post-operative care, and oral health maintenance.
• Maintain accurate documentation and assist with treatment presentation.
• Coordinate lab cases, prescriptions, and follow-up communication with patients.
• Support larger sedation or surgical cases and monitor nitrous oxide when applicable.
• Participate in team training, continuing education, volunteer days (including our annual Day of GoodWill), and office culture initiatives.

Schedule & Hours

• 32 hours per week average
• Monday – Thursday: 6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (includes setup and huddle)
• Select Fridays as needed for surgical/sedation cases
• One annual volunteer day (Day of GoodWill in November)

Benefits

• Competitive pay: $25–$30/hr, based experience and skills
• 401(k) with company match (up to 3%)
• Paid time off: 2 working weeks (8 days) + paid national holidays
• Employee discount on in-house treatment for self and immediate family
• Paid parking (123 S. Church St. Preferred Parking deck)
• Uniform allowance (2 sets of FIGS brand scrubs)
• Gym access in building

Requirements

• North Carolina X-Ray Certification
• BLS/CPR certification
• Previous dental assisting experience 2+ years
• Knowledge of digital dentistry workflows (iTero, CEREC)
• Strong communication, organizational skills, and patient-first mindset

✨ If you are a caring, detail-oriented dental assistant who thrives in a team-focused, technology-forward environment, we would love to hear from you. Join us in delivering Dentistry Done Differently in Uptown Charlotte!

Skills:

• General Practice
• CEREC
• Orthodontic
• Cosmetic
• Oral Surgery
• Coronal Polishing
• Crown and Bridge Restorations
• Digital Impressions
• Intraoral Photos
• Nomad X-ray Experience
• Open Dental

Benefits:

• Dental
• 401k
• PTO

Compensation:

• $25-$30/hour