Lead Specialty Dental Assistant

Job overview

The Lead Specialty Dental Assistant role is onsite in Charlotte, NC, with a listed pay range of $26–$30 per hour. The posting describes a patient-focused dental practice and highlights specialty care, including periodontics and endodontics. The assistant supports dentists and patients through clinical preparation, procedure assistance, infection control, and accurate records. The role also helps maintain organized treatment rooms and support daily clinical operations.

What you'll do

• Welcome and prepare patients
• prepare instruments, equipment, and materials
• assist dentists using four-handed dentistry
• follow sterilization and infection-control protocols
• assist with lab tasks and post-operative instructions
• maintain patient charts and clinical records
• support scheduling and room readiness
• perform permitted non-surgical procedures such as coronal polishing only when certified and authorized.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

lead specialty dental assistant

charlotte nc

smile charlotte

part-time

onsite

$26–$30/hr

dental assisting

patient care

periodontics

endodontics

cda or rda

infection control

clinical records

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires at least five years of dental assisting experience and CDA or RDA certification. Periodontics or endodontics experience is preferred; the posting lists a Friday schedule as a consistent part-time opportunity, while its schedule section also lists Monday through Friday hours.

About the employer

Smile Charlotte is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners. Sector: 62.