Dental Assistant

HighFive Healthcare; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; 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

HighFive Healthcare in Paducah, KY is seeking a skilled Dental Assistant to support endodontists, prepare treatment rooms, sterilize instruments, and capture diagnostic X-rays while ensuring patient comfort.

You will document patient information, assist with administrative tasks, and maintain HIPAA compliance in a friendly, professional clinic dedicated to high-quality care. Ideal candidates have 1+ year of experience; a certification is a plus, and a high school diploma is required.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of dental assisting experience.
• 1+ years of customer service experience.
• Certification or associate degree in an accredited dental assisting program is a plus but not required.

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 dental X-rays and scans as needed.
• Document patient information and chart notes accurately.
• Perform administrative tasks using computer systems and dental software.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.

Skills

Dental assisting experience

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

HIPAA compliant

Computer skills

Professionalism

Education

Dental assisting certification/degree

High school diploma

Tools

Dental software

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 Assisting experience preferred.
• 1+ years of customer service experience preferred. We value a friendly, patient first attitude.
• Certification or associate degree in an accredited dental assisting program is a plus but not required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with computer-based tasks.
• Professionalism, reliability, and a positive attitude.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Benefits Offered

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