Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Montgomery Family Dental Care is seeking a friendly Dental Assistant to join our team. Schedule: Monday-Thursday 7:45 am–5:00 pm. You will greet patients, review health histories, take x-rays, and provide chairside support with four-handed dentistry.

Proficiency with Dentrix, certification in radiography, and strong communication and organizational skills are required. We offer competitive benefits, training, and a stable, growing practice.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of chairside dental assisting experience in a general practice.
• Dentrix or other dental software experience.
• Team player attitude and strong communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow safety protocols.
• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• Experience in fast-paced, customer-centric environments.
• Dental assistant certification and/or x-ray certification as required by state practice act.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Must protect patient PHI and complete HIPAA training.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey and educate them throughout treatment.
• Review patient health history to inform quality care.
• Take and process x-rays and other diagnostics (iTero 3D scanner, digital photography).
• Provide chairside assistance to dentists during a wide range of procedures.
• Utilize Dentrix for scheduling and record keeping.
• Prepare treatment rooms with safety protocols per OSHA & CDC guidelines.
• Manage supplies and inventory; place and expedite orders as needed.
• Partner with providers and Heartland Dental to improve office workflow.

Skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

HIPAA training

Education

Dental assistant certification

X-ray certification

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Montgomery Family Dental Care is looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team. Schedule: Monday-Thursday 7:45 am‑5:00 pm.

About the Role

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey, as well as sustain patient comfort and provide appropriate education throughout treatment
• Conduct a thorough review of the patient’s health history in order to provide quality care
• Take and process x-rays and other diagnostic assessments (iTero 3D scanner, digital photography, etc.)
• Provide superior chairside assistance (i.e., four-handed dentistry) to supported dentists during a wide variety of procedures in accordance with the state dental practice act
• Utilize Dentrix for patient scheduling and record keeping
• Prepare treatment room with strict adherence to safety protocols and following OSHA & CDC recommendations
• Manage supply and inventory levels, as well as place and expedite orders as needed
• Partner with the providers and team to implement Heartland Dental systems and maximize office workflow

What You’ll Gain

• Competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement savings plans, six paid holidays, and PTO (paid time off)
• Front loaded education and training, providing you the opportunity to develop to your full potential
• Opportunity to be a part of a secure company with 20+ years of industry-leading experience that provides a stable career with unlimited growth potential

About Montgomery Family Dental Care

• Join a team that thrives on collaboration, communication, and community
• Our office is located off Bell Road, in between the public library and YMCA
• Enjoy a Monday through Thursday schedule with a growing team

What our team is looking for

• 1+ years of experience assisting chairside in a general dentistry practice
• Dentrix or other dental software experience
• Team player attitude
• Attention to detail
• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
• Experience working in a fast-paced and customer-centric environment
• If required under the state dental practice act, dental assistant certification and/or x-ray certification
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• The position will have access to minimum PHI necessary for performing job-related functions; regular HIPAA training, aligning with the specific role and responsibilities, will be required; and the individual will need to protect PHI and maintain data safeguards.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position
• Prolonged periods sitting and standing
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds at times
• Availability to attend virtual training sessions (or in-person) periodically throughout the year
• As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy environment for both team members and patients, a tuberculosis (TB) test is required for all new hires in dental office positions. This is a standard requirement for dental office roles and must be completed prior to starting employment. The test will be arranged during the pre-employment process, and any necessary guidance or paperwork will be provided. Not applicable in the state of FL & TN.

At Heartland Dental, we’re committed to living our core values which promote diversity and inclusion. We provide all employees and applicants for employment the protections of federal, state, and local laws affording equal opportunity in employment.