Permanent Dental Assistant Job in Durham, NC

Dental Assistant I Start Your Dental Career With a Team That Loves to Teach! Are you a recent graduate of a dental assisting program looking for the right office to launch your career? We'd love to meet you! We're a friendly, patient-focused dental practice looking for an X-ray Certified Dental Assistant to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is eager to learn, enjoys staying organized, and wants hands-on training in a supportive environment. We believe in investing in our team and helping you build the skills and confidence to grow into a successful dental assistant. What You'll Do Clean, sterilize, and organize dental instruments following OSHA and CDC guidelines. Set up and break down treatment rooms before and after patient appointments. Help maintain a clean, organized, and efficient clinical environment. Assist with inventory, stocking supplies, and laundry. Take dental X-rays as needed. Support the clinical team with chairside duties as your skills and training progress. What We're Looking For Graduate of an accredited Dental Assisting program. Current Dental X-ray Certification (required). Positive attitude and willingness to learn. Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Dependable, hardworking, and able to work well as part of a team. Takes pride in creating a clean, safe environment for patients and coworkers. No previous dental office experience requiredâwe're happy to train the right person! Schedule MondayâThursday: 7:30 AM â 4:30 PM (or until the last room is cleaned and prepared for the next day) Friday: 7:30 AM â approximately 2:00 PM Why Join Our Team? Paid, hands-on training with an experienced clinical team. Supportive, positive work environment where you'll never feel like "just another employee." Opportunity to grow into expanded dental assisting responsibilities. Stable full-time schedule with early Fridays. A rewarding career helping patients improve their health and confidence every day. If you're looking for more than just a jobâand want to build a career in dentistry with a team that genuinely enjoys mentoring new assistantsâwe'd love to hear from you! Apply today and take the first step toward an exciting future in dentistry! Pay: From $20.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Work Location: In person
