About Us

Cary Smiles is growing general dental practice in the Raleigh/Cary area with a small, close-knit team. We offer comprehensive general dentistry along with full-mouth rehabilitation and surgical implant cases. As we expand, we’re looking for an experienced, organized Lead Dental Assistant who wants to grow with us and help shape our clinical team.

What You’ll Do

Lead the clinical team to keep the schedule running smoothly: patients seated on time, rooms set up and ready, and supported the doctor so procedures flow without delays
Assist chairside on general, restorative, and implant procedures
Perform DA II delegated functions under the dentist’s supervision, such as impressions, temporaries, sealants, coronal polishing, and suture removal
Serve as infection control coordinator, managing sterilization, spore testing, waterline testing, and OSHA logs
Train and onboard new assistants, and build the weekly assistant schedule
Manage clinical inventory, ordering, equipment maintenance, and lab case tracking
Run the morning huddle with the front office and make sure unscheduled treatment gets handed off

What We’re Looking For

NC Dental Assistant II classification (required)
Current CPR certification and NC radiology certification (required)
Coronal polishing certification (required); nitrous monitoring a plus
At least 2 years of chairside experience; lead or training experience preferred
Implant or full-mouth rehab experience a plus
3D printing experience a plus
Familiarity with different practice managment softwares and digital imaging
Calm under pressure, detail-oriented, and a clear communicator who holds a high standard

Benefits

Paid time off
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental benefits

To Apply: Submit your resume through Indeed. Qualified candidates will be contacted for a phone screen and working interview.

Pay: $27.00 - $29.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Experience:

Dental assisting: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

DA II Classification (Required)

Work Location: In person

Cary Smiles

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