Dental Assistant

Cahaba Medical Care Foundation; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cahaba Medical Care Foundation is seeking a Dental Assistant / Treatment Support Assistant in Birmingham, AL. The role supports the dental team with chairside procedures, helps patients understand treatment plans and payment options, and occasionally assists at the front desk to ensure smooth operations.

Responsibilities include verifying insurance, assisting with pre-authorizations for dentures and crowns, and maintaining clinic organization with a focus on compassionate patient care.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds.
• Able to sit for approximately 90% of the time.
• Able to stoop, bend, reach and use manual dexterity.
• Experience with Dentrix software.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist and dental hygienists chairside with clinical procedures.
• Explain treatment plans, payment options, and referrals to patients.
• Occasionally support front desk operations (answering phones, greeting patients).
• Verify insurance eligibility and benefits; assist with pre-authorizations for partials, dentures, crowns, and SRP.
• Organize and prioritize tasks to ensure efficient office operations.

Skills

Lift 20 lbs

Sitting 90% of time

Stooping and reaching

Dentrix software

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

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Clinical Operations Full Time Birmingham Dental, Birmingham, AL, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2042

Reports to Dental Office Supervisor

Background : Cahaba Medical Care Foundation is a community health center organization providing medical, pharmacy, dental, and behavioral health services to diverse underserved communities in Jefferson, Bibb, Perry, and Chilton counties. We are a Level 3 Patient-Centered Medical Home and Joint Commission-accredited organization, committed to increasing integration and coordination of behavioral health and primary care. This is an exciting, fast-paced practice with a strong mission and commitment to providing high-quality care.

Position Summary: The Dental Assistant / Treatment Support Assistant supports our dental team and enhances the patient experience. This role includes traditional chairside duties as well as assisting with treatment discussions, referrals, and select administrative responsibilities to ensure smooth office operations.

Responsibilities & Duties:

Assist the dentist and hygienists chairside with clinical procedures.

Help patients understand treatment plans, payment options, and referrals when needed.

Occasionally support front desk operations, including:

Answering phones and greeting patients.

Verifying insurance eligibility and benefits.

Assisting with pre-authorizations for partials, dentures, crowns, and SRP.

Organize and prioritize tasks to accomplish goals efficiently.

Use Dentrix software proficiently.

Interact effectively and promote exceptional service to patients, families, physicians, fellow employees, and volunteers, demonstrating compassion, respect, and dignity.

Work collaboratively as a team player while maintaining personal integrity and a positive, credible image.

Communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing.

Maintain attention to detail, organization, and timeliness in a fast-paced environment.

Stay up-to-date on regulations, methods, trends, and equipment.

Demonstrate a desire to expand knowledge from both a clinical and administrative perspective, including management and leadership skills.

Maintain OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Category 1 precautions.

Qualifications:

Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 20 pounds.

Ability to sit for approximately 90% of the time.

Ability to stoop, bend, reach, grab with arms and hands, and use manual dexterity.

Effective proofreading and document accuracy skills.

Ability to use a keyboard and view a computer monitor for data entry.

OSHA personal exposure risk category 1 (possible exposure to bloodborne pathogens).

Airborne risk category 1 (possible exposure to patients capable of transmitting M. tuberculosis).

Valid Driver’s License.

US citizen or permanent immigration status.