Dental Assistant

HighFive Healthcare; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Long and Short-Term Disability

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Company Match

Job summary

HighFive Healthcare is seeking a skilled and compassionate Dental Assistant to join our team. You will support endodontists during procedures, help maintain a safe and efficient clinical environment, and ensure patients receive excellent care in a professional and welcoming setting.

Responsibilities include assisting during endodontic treatments, greeting patients, sterilizing instruments, taking high-quality dental X-rays, documenting patient information, and handling front-office tasks with

Qualifications

• 1+ years of dental assistant experience preferred.
• Registered Dental Assistant certification or associate degree preferred.
• X-ray and Nitrous Oxide Monitoring certifications preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Maintain a professional appearance and attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist the doctor during endodontic procedures to ensure efficiency and patient comfort.
• Greet patients and guide them through their treatment experience, making them feel at ease.
• Sterilize, maintain, and organize instruments while preparing treatment rooms according to strict protocols.
• Capture high quality, diagnostic dental X-rays and scans as needed.
• Accurately document patient information and chart notes.
• Perform administrative office tasks using a computer and dental software.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Professional appearance

Education

Registered Dental Assistant certification or associate degree in accredited dental assisting program

Tools

Dental software

X-ray equipment operation

Job description

Description We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Dental Assistant to join our team. In this important role, you will support endodontists during procedures, help maintain a safe and efficient clinical environment, and ensure patients receive exceptional care in a professional and welcoming setting.

Description We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Dental Assistant to join our team. In this important role, you will support endodontists during procedures, help maintain a safe and efficient clinical environment, and ensure patients receive exceptional care in a professional and welcoming setting. Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist the doctor during a variety of endodontic procedures to ensure efficiency and patient comfort.
• Greet patients and guide them through their treatment experience, making them feel at ease.
• Sterilize, maintain, and organize instruments while preparing treatment rooms according to strict protocols.
• Capture high quality, diagnostic dental X-rays and scans as needed.
• Accurately document patient information and chart notes.
• Perform administrative office tasks using a computer and dental software.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.

Requirements

• 1+ years of Dental Assistant experience is highly preferred.
• Registered Dental Assistant certification or associate degree in an accredited dental assisting program preferred.
• X-ray and Nitrous Oxide Monitoring certifications are preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Maintain a professional appearance and attitude.

Benefits Offered

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long and Short-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with Company Match

If you are a team player with a passion for providing excellent patient care, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.