Dental Assistant

Smile Jobs; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Smile Jobs is partnering with Southern Dental Birmingham to find an experienced Dental Assistant for a full-time position in Birmingham, AL. The role focuses on chairside support, patient comfort, and efficient clinic operations in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities include room prep, instrument handling, X-ray work, and accurate patient documentation, with a collaborative team environment and growth opportunities at the practice.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of clinical chairside dental assisting experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• X-ray certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance during a variety of dental procedures.
• Prepare treatment rooms and instruments for patients.
• Take and develop dental X-rays as needed.
• Sterilize and maintain dental instruments and equipment.
• Ensure patient comfort before, during, and after treatment.
• Assist with documenting patient information and treatment notes.
• Support the clinical team in delivering exceptional patient care

Skills

Chairside dental assisting

Communication

Team orientation

X-ray certification

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Location: Southern Dental Birmingham
Position Type: Full-Time

Southern Dental Birmingham is seeking an experienced and motivated Dental Assistant to join our growing team! We are looking for a dedicated professional who is passionate about patient care and thrives in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Schedule

• Monday - Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance during a variety of dental procedures
• Prepare treatment rooms and instruments for patients
• Take and develop dental X-rays as needed
• Sterilize and maintain dental instruments and equipment
• Ensure patient comfort before, during, and after treatment
• Assist with documenting patient information and treatment notes
• Support the clinical team in delivering exceptional patient care

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of clinical chairside dental assisting experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a team-oriented environment
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• X-ray certification preferred

Why Join Southern Dental Birmingham?

• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to make a positive impact on patients' oral health
• Growth and development opportunities

If you are an experienced Dental Assistant looking for a great opportunity with a patient-focused practice, we would love to hear from you! Apply today.

Smile Jobsis the exclusive recruiting partner for a network of independent neighborhood practices and boutique groups located throughout Michigan, Georgia, Illinois, Alabama, Colorado, Ohio and Massachusetts. These affiliated offices are higher-end fee-for-service and/or select PPO-based, doctor-led practices, with long-standing recurring patients and strong reputations.