Dental Assistant: Chairside Support & Growth

Socotra, Inc.; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

CE opportunities

Life & disability coverage

Job summary

Tend is hiring Dental Assistants to support chairside care and patient experience in a modern dental studio. You’ll prepare rooms, manage sterilization, and assist dentists and hygienists across procedures to keep the studio running smoothly.

We value growth-minded team members who grow clinically, collaborate with a driven team, and contribute to a patient-centered care experience, with onsite work and opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• All state-required certifications, registrations, or licenses for dental assistants.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Demonstrated chairside knowledge and patient care skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Adaptability to new technologies and workflows in a modern studio environment.
• Full-time 32–40 hours per week including some Saturdays or part-time 2–3 days per week including Saturdays.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding chairside support to dentists and/or hygienists across procedures.
• Ensure patients feel comfortable, informed, and cared for throughout their visit.
• Anticipate provider and team needs to maintain efficient studio flow.
• Collaborate with teammates to deliver a seamless, high-quality patient experience.
• Prepare and maintain treatment rooms, instruments, and equipment per OSHA and CDC standards.
• Manage sterilization workflows and maintain a safe clinical environment.
• Take dental radiographs and support accurate patient records as permitted by role.

Skills

Chairside support

Patient care

Communication

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Dental Assistant certification

Tools

Dental radiography equipment

Job description

Tend is hiring Dental Assistants to support chairside care and patient experience in a modern dental studio. You’ll prepare rooms, manage sterilization, and assist dentists and hygienists across procedures to keep the studio running smoothly.

We value growth-minded team members who grow clinically, collaborate with a driven team, and contribute to a patient-centered care experience, with onsite work and opportunities for development.