Dental Assistant

Smile; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Dental Associates of North Alabama Decatur & Childrens in Decatur, AL, seeks a Dental Assistant for a full-time role. You will support the dentist chairside, maintain a sterile environment, and help manage patient flow and records. Strong communication and compassion for patients are essential.

The position requires 2 years of chairside experience and a collaborative, patient-centered approach. This office emphasizes high-quality care and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 2 years of chairside experience.
• Energetic, confident and team-oriented.
• Full-time position in Decatur, AL.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients in waiting area and escorts to operatory.
• Assists dentist at chair side with treatments as directed.
• Maintain sterile, neat working environment per infection control procedures.

Skills

Chairside dentistry

Infection control

Tools

Radiography equipment

Job description

Dental Assistant

Dental Associates of North Alabama Decatur & Childrens is excited to announce that we are hiring for an energetic fun filled Dental Assistant for our Decatur office This full time position is perfect for a strong confident and well skilled team player that will operate with the values of our patients This position requires 2 years of chairside experience wed love to hear from you

Location: Decatur AL

Position Type: Full Time

Job Duties May Include

• Greets patients in waiting area and escorts patients to the operatory
• Assists the dentist in the administration of treatment at the chair side as required or directed by the dentist
• Maintain a sterile and neat working environment according to current infection control procedures
• Review the health history make chart entries under the direction of the dentist and assure completion of forms and signatures
• Assume the responsibility associated with any duties that may be delegated by the dentist
• Familiarize the patient with the aspects of their dental visit and provide support and compassion to that patient when it is needed
• Stock operatories and maintain clinical supply inventory
• Review daily schedule to set up appropriate trays and instruments
• Supervise preventive maintenance of dental equipment
• Take digital radiographs
• Follow practice protocols quality assurance biohazards infection control referral emergency medicine implants perio program and emergency treatment

Schedule

Monday & Tuesday700 AM 400 PM with 1 hour lunch

Wednesday Thursday Friday 700 AM 300 PM with no official lunch possible