Chairside Dental Assistant | Patient-Focused & Fast-Paced

Enhanced Data Solutions Ltd.; McAlester (OK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

McAlester Dentistry & Braces in McAlester, OK is hiring a full-time Chairside Dental Assistant. You will support the dentist chairside, sterilize instruments, take and develop radiographs, and help manage patient records and dental supplies.

Required are a high school diploma, a current dental assistant license/registration, CPR certification, and radiography certification if applicable. The role emphasizes infection control, patient comfort, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current dental assistant license/registration/permit as per state.
• CPR certification required; radiography certification if duties require.
• Expanded functions as allowed by state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Sit chairside to assist dentist during appointments and prepare equipment.
• Sterilize instruments, prepare materials, and manage radiographs.
• Take and develop dental radiographs; maintain infection control standards.
• Update and maintain client dental records and charts; manage supplies.
• Provide patient instructions on oral care and post-treatment guidance.
• Assist with lab cases, impressions, and coordination of repairs.

Skills

Chairside assistance

Sterilization

Radiographs / X-rays

Infection control

Patient comfort

Medical history intake

Record keeping

Dental supplies management

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Dental assistant license/registration/permit

CPR certification

Radiography/X-ray certification (if applicable)

Job description

McAlester Dentistry & Braces in McAlester, OK is hiring a full-time Chairside Dental Assistant. You will support the dentist chairside, sterilize instruments, take and develop radiographs, and help manage patient records and dental supplies.

Required are a high school diploma, a current dental assistant license/registration, CPR certification, and radiography certification if applicable. The role emphasizes infection control, patient comfort, and teamwork.