Dental Assistant
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LC SERVICES 1 LLC
West Columbia, SC, US
Summary
The Dental Assistant will provide chairside support during dental procedures and maintain clinical areas by sterilizing instruments and equipment. They are also responsible for managing inventory, documenting patient care, and ensuring compliance with safety and infection control protocols.
Job Description
Description
West Vista Dental is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Dental Assistant to join our growing team. We are looking for someone who is confident chairside, committed to excellent patient care, and able to help keep the clinical side of the practice organized, efficient, and running smoothly.
The ideal candidate is a team player who takes initiative, communicates well, and understands the importance of both exceptional patient care and maintaining the highest standards of infection control.
Responsibilities
- Assist the dentist chairside with restorative, preventive, and other dental procedures
- Prepare treatment rooms and set up trays and instruments for scheduled procedures
- Clean, disinfect, and sterilize dental instruments and equipment according to OSHA and CDC guidelines
- Turn over operatories efficiently between patients
- Take dental X-rays as needed
- Maintain sterilization logs and required documentation
- Perform daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance of sterilization equipment
- Ensure operatories and clinical areas remain clean, stocked, and organized
- Monitor clinical and sterilization supplies and communicate inventory needs
- Support the dental team in maintaining an efficient patient flow throughout the day
- Follow all infection control, HIPAA, OSHA, and practice safety protocols
Qualifications
- Dental Assistant (DA or DA II) experience required
- Current X-ray certification required
- Knowledge of dental terminology, procedures, and instrumentation
- Experience with sterilization equipment and infection-control protocols
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Dependable, professional, and positive attitude
- Strong communication and patient-care skills
- High school diploma or equivalent required
Schedule
Part-Time
Monday–Wednesday: 7:45 AM–4:00 PM
Thursday: 7:45 AM–3:00 PM
Benefits
- Competitive hourly compensation based on experience
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Opportunities for professional development and advancement
- Supportive and welcoming team environment
Where compassion meets surgical excellence.
At Nu Image Surgical & Dental Implant Center, our mission is to be the most innovative, reputable and experienced practice in the art and science of oral surgery, periodontics, and implant dentistry. We achieve this goal by providing the highest quality of care in the safest, most comfortable and time-effective manner.
We have 5 convenient locations in the Triangle - North Raleigh, Brier Creek, Wake Forest, Cary, and Holly Springs
Founded
2002
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Medical Practices
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Raleigh, NC
Where compassion meets surgical excellence.
At Nu Image Surgical & Dental Implant Center, our mission is to be the most innovative, reputable and experienced practice in the art and science of oral surgery, periodontics, and implant dentistry. We achieve this goal by providing the highest quality of care in the safest, most comfortable and time-effective manner.
We have 5 convenient locations in the Triangle - North Raleigh, Brier Creek, Wake Forest, Cary, and Holly Springs
Founded
2002
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Medical Practices
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Raleigh, NC
