Dental Assistant

Guardian Dentistry Partners; Springfield (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with matching contributions

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Paid vacation and holidays

Flexible schedules

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Smile Exchange of Springfield is hiring a Dental Assistant to support our dentist during procedures and ensure smooth patient flow. You will prepare rooms, sterilize tools, take X-rays, and assist with charts and payments while delivering excellent patient care with empathy and clear communication.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of dental assisting experience, strong professionalism, and a willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of dental assisting experience preferred.
• X-ray license required.
• High professionalism and a strong work ethic.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms, sterilize instruments, and ready equipment for dentists.
• Assist dentists during procedures by handing instruments and anticipating needs.
• Take and process dental X-rays; perform lab tasks as instructed.
• Greet patients, schedule appointments, and maintain patient records.
• Provide oral hygiene guidance and explain post-procedure care.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Communication

Quick thinking

Job description

Location:

Smile Exchange of Springfield

First-Look Details:

Location: Smile Exchange of Springfield

Position: Dental Assistant

Pay Range: $22-26

X-ray license needed

We're on the lookout for a Dental Assistant who embodies our "Best in Class" approach to patient care. Every day, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives.

This role is perfect for someone with high levels of empathy, patience, and quick thinking, who genuinely wants to help others. As a Dental Assistant, you'll be right by our Dentist's side during a variety of dental procedures. Whether you're already an experienced Dental Assistant, or you're keen to immerse yourself in the dental industry, we're excited to hear more about you.

Dental Assisting Job Responsibilities:

• Preparing exam rooms, sterilizing instruments, and ensuring necessary equipment is ready for dentists
• Knowledge of general anatomy of the mouth and dental terms
• Understanding of crowns, fillings, extractions, root canals and implants
• Assisting dentists during procedures by handing them instruments and anticipating needs
• Taking and processing X-rays of patients
• Perform lab tasks as instructed
• Greeting patients as they arrive and scheduling appointments
• Advising patients on recommended oral hygiene
• Maintaining accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
• Strong communications skills required to deliver oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
• Handling general administrative and other duties to maintain the dental practice

Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of Dental Assisting experience preferred
• Outstanding professionalism, high moral standards, and a self-motivated work ethic
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build trusting relationships with your co-workers and patients
• Driven personality to want to strive to be the best in your profession and provide the best care for our patients

Compensation & Benefits:

• Guaranteed Hourly Rate
• Paid Vacation & Paid Holidays
• 401k Program: with matching contributions
• Benefits: (offered at 30 hours or more)
• Competitive health, dental, and vision plan
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Schedules

Hours:

Monday: 10am-7pm

Tuesday: 8am-5pm

Wednesday: 8am-5pm

Thursday: 8am-5pm

Friday: 8am-1pm

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

We 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.

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