Dental Assistant
Star Dental Partners · Charleston, SC · 4 wk ago
Healthcare$2k/moFull-time
James Island Dentistry is hiring a full‑time Dental Assistant in Charleston, South Carolina. The practice is located near downtown Charleston, close to restaurants and shops, and features a long‑tenured, collaborative team. Learn more about the practice.
Schedule
Monday through Thursday, 7:30 am – 5:00 pm with a 1‑hour lunch break.
Pay
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Eligible for up to $1,500 sign‑on bonus
- Monthly employee incentive program
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 401(k) plan
- Paid company holidays, bereavement, and jury duty
- Basic life & AD&D insurance
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Short‑term disability
- Pet insurance
- Accidental injury, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans with wellness incentives
- Patient‑centric community approach
- Work/life balance
- Opportunities for career growth and professional development, including continuing education support
- Strong business and operational teams
- Employee assistance program for employees and their households
- Employee referral bonus program
Responsibilities
- Assist the dentist chairside
- Welcome patients and prepare them for treatments or check‑ups, ensuring comfort
- Select and set up instrumentation, equipment, and dental materials as needed
- Perform instrument sterilization in accordance with regulations
- Maintain accurate patient records
- Complete lab tasks as instructed
- Provide post‑operative care instructions
- Maintain clean and stocked operatories
Requirements
- Dental Assistant training/school certification
- Radiology certification
- At least 2 years of general‑practice dental assisting clinical experience
- Preferred experience with cosmetic, oral surgery, and periodontal surgeries
- Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
- Understanding of health & safety regulations
- Experience with digital software; experience with Denticon is a plus
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of scanning, basic assisting duties, intra‑oral camera operation, and strong communication abilities