Dental Assistant II- Blakeney Pediatric Dentistry
Compensation
Pay not disclosed
- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- No weekends
Job description
Join Piedmont Dental Specialists as a Dental Assistant II- Blakeney Pediatric Dentistry in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist pediatric dentists chairside during procedures, ensuring seamless patient care.
- Prepare, sterilize, and organize instruments and equipment.
- Create a welcoming and comforting experience for children.
- Capture dental X-rays in compliance with safety guidelines.
Requirements
- CDA or EFDA certification.
- Coronal Polishing & Nitrous Oxide certification (or willingness to obtain).
- Minimum of 2 years of dental assisting experience.
- Strong understanding of dental anatomy, HIPAA compliance, and infection control.
Benefits & Compensation
- Health Savings Account.
- Paid time off.
- Life insurance.
- Travel stipend.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
Work with Piedmont Dental Specialists in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Pediatrics Career Context
The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Piedmont Dental Specialists holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 76/100, 5 active listings.
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dental Assistant II- Blakeney Pediatric Dentistry at Piedmont Dental Specialists a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Pediatrics (Dental) — ranked against 283 active Pediatrics (Dental) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
7.2/10 work-life score · Top 10% in Pediatrics (Dental) — ranked against 283 active roles in this specialty
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- No weekends