DENTAL ASSISTANT

Glynwood-Park-Dental; Prattville (AL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

401k with matching

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Glynwood Park Dental is seeking an entry-level Dental Assistant to join our team in Prattville. You will support the dentist during a variety of procedures, prepare rooms, sterilize equipment, take X-rays, greet patients, and assist with scheduling and payments.

We value empathy, patience, and strong communication. This role offers growth opportunities, a collaborative team, and a commitment to high-quality patient care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Empathy and patience to support patients throughout procedures.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact with patients and staff.
• Team player with a professional demeanor and willingness to learn.
• Self-motivated and able to manage routine tasks with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms and sterilize instruments for procedures.
• Assist dentists during procedures by handing tools and anticipating needs.
• Take and process X-rays and manage basic lab tasks as assigned.
• Greet patients, schedule appointments, and assist with payment procedures.
• Maintain accurate patient records and support administrative duties.
• Provide oral hygiene guidance to patients and document care plans.
• Communicate post-procedure care instructions to patients.
• Ensure compliance with safety and infection control policies.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Communication

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Location:Glynwood Park DentalWe are hiring for an ENTRY LEVEL Dental Assistant who is looking for Growth and Opportunity.Our Dental Assistants deliver “Best in Class” care to every patient, every day. The ideal candidate for this position is an individual that has a high level of empathy, patience, quick thinking, and a willingness to want to help others. The Dental Assistant “assists” our Dentist during a variety of dental procedures. Whether you are an experienced Dental Assistant, or you are motivated to learn more about the dental industry we would like to tell you more.Dental Assisting Job Responsibilities:Preparing exam rooms, sterilizing instruments, and ensuring necessary equipment is ready for dentistsSterilazation tech who is looking for Growth!Knowledge of general anatomy of the mouth and dental termsAssisting dentists during procedures by handing them instruments and anticipating needsTaking and processing X-rays of patientsPerform lab tasks as instructedGreeting patients as they arrive and scheduling appointmentsAdvising patients on recommended oral hygieneMaintaining accurate patient records and assist with payment proceduresStrong communications skills required to deliver oral hygiene and post-operative care instructionsHandling general administrative and other duties to maintain the dental practiceQualifications:A team player ready to build a stronger skill-set.Outstanding professionalism, high moral standards, and a self-motivated work ethicStrong communication and interpersonal skills to build trusting relationships with your co-workers and patientsDriven personality to want to strive to be the best in your profession and provide the best care for our patientsCompensation & Benefits:Guaranteed Hourly RatePaid Vacation & Paid Holidays401k Program: with matching contributionsBenefits: (offered at 30 hours or more)Competitive health, dental, and vision planLife Insurance and Disability InsuranceFlexible SchedulesFLSA Status:Non-ExemptWe are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability status or other legally protected status. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.Completion of this form is voluntary and will only be used to report on candidate demographics. Nothing contained in this form will be accessible or used in hiring or other employment decisions. Information provided will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file for reporting purposes only.