Dental Assistant

Paylocity; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 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

Paylocity is seeking a skilled Dental Assistant to join our team. You will support endodontists, prepare treatment rooms, and ensure patient comfort in a professional, welcoming setting.

Responsibilities include assisting during endodontic procedures, taking X-rays, maintaining instruments, documenting patient information, and handling administrative tasks while upholding HIPAA and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of Dental Assisting experience preferred.
• 1+ years of customer service experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with computer-based tasks.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

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 protocols.
• Capture high-quality 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.

Skills

Dental assisting

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Computer literacy

Education

Dental assisting certification

Associate degree in dental assisting

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