Dental Assistant

Seitzingerandshields; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Long and Short-Term Disability

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Company Match

Job summary

Seitzingerandshields is seeking a skilled Dental Assistant to support endodontists in a professional, patient-focused practice. You will assist during procedures, prepare rooms, take X-rays, and handle patient records with care.

Responsibilities include sterilization, administrative tasks, and maintaining HIPAA compliance while contributing to a welcoming patient experience in our Kentucky clinic.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of Dental Assisting experience preferred.
• 1+ years of customer service experience preferred.
• Certification or associate degree is a plus but not required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist the doctor during endodontic procedures to ensure efficiency and patient comfort.
• Greet patients and guide them through treatment experience, making them feel at ease.
• Sterilize, maintain, and organize instruments while preparing treatment rooms according to protocols.
• Capture high quality, diagnostic dental X-rays and scans as needed.
• Accurately document patient information and chart notes.
• Perform administrative office tasks using computer and dental software.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.

Skills

Dental assisting

Patient care

HIPAA compliance

Communication

Computer skills

Education

Dental assisting certification or associate 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