Dental Assistant

Purchase Endodontics; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Purchase Endodontics in Paducah, KY seeks a skilled Dental Assistant to support procedures, maintain a safe clinic, and ensure patients receive exceptional care in a welcoming setting.

You will assist during endodontic procedures, prepare rooms, take dental X-rays, document records, and manage front-desk tasks while upholding HIPAA compliance and professionalism.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of dental assisting experience preferred.
• 1+ years of customer service experience preferred.
• Certification or associate degree in dental assisting is a plus but not required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the doctor during endodontic procedures to ensure efficiency and comfort.
• Greet patients and guide them through treatment, putting them at ease.
• Sterilize, maintain and organize instruments and prepare treatment rooms.
• Capture high quality dental X-rays and scans as needed.
• Document patient information and chart notes.
• Perform administrative tasks using a computer and dental software.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA.

Skills

Dental assisting

Customer service

Communication

Computer skills

Education

Dental assisting certification/degree

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