Dental Assistant

Smith & Smith Endodontics; Florence (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Company Match

Job summary

Smith & Smith Endodontics in Florence, Alabama is seeking a skilled Dental Assistant to support endodontists during procedures, maintain a clean, safe clinical environment, and ensure patients receive compassionate care in a welcoming setting. The ideal candidate has 1+ year of experience, an accredited dental assisting program certificate or RDA, and X-ray/Nitrous Oxide certifications.

Responsibilities include patient greeting, room preparation, X-ray capture, documentation, and administrative

Qualifications

• 1+ years of dental assistant experience is required.
• Registered Dental Assistant certification or associate degree preferred.
• X-ray & Nitrous Oxide Monitoring certifications preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Maintain 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.
• Sterilize, maintain, and organize instruments and treatment rooms.
• Capture high-quality dental X-rays and scans as needed.
• Accurately document patient information and chart notes.
• Perform administrative tasks using dental software.
• Maintain patient confidentiality per HIPAA regulations.

Skills

Communication skills

Professional appearance

HIPAA compliance

Computer literacy

Education

Associate degree or certificate in dental assisting

Registered Dental Assistant certification

Tools

Dental software

X-ray certification

Nitrous Oxide Monitoring

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.

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 required.
• 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