Dental Assistant: Flexible Hours, X-Ray Certified

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

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.