Dental Assistant - Growth, Training & Great Benefits

Heartland Dental; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Montgomery Family Dental Care is seeking a friendly Dental Assistant to join our team. Schedule: Monday-Thursday 7:45 am–5:00 pm. You will greet patients, review health histories, take x-rays, and provide chairside support with four-handed dentistry.

Proficiency with Dentrix, certification in radiography, and strong communication and organizational skills are required. We offer competitive benefits, training, and a stable, growing practice.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of chairside dental assisting experience in a general practice.
• Dentrix or other dental software experience.
• Team player attitude and strong communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow safety protocols.
• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• Experience in fast-paced, customer-centric environments.
• Dental assistant certification and/or x-ray certification as required by state practice act.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Must protect patient PHI and complete HIPAA training.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey and educate them throughout treatment.
• Review patient health history to inform quality care.
• Take and process x-rays and other diagnostics (iTero 3D scanner, digital photography).
• Provide chairside assistance to dentists during a wide range of procedures.
• Utilize Dentrix for scheduling and record keeping.
• Prepare treatment rooms with safety protocols per OSHA & CDC guidelines.
• Manage supplies and inventory; place and expedite orders as needed.
• Partner with providers and Heartland Dental to improve office workflow.

Skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

HIPAA training

Education

Dental assistant certification

X-ray certification

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Montgomery Family Dental Care is seeking a friendly Dental Assistant to join our team. Schedule: Monday-Thursday 7:45 am–5:00 pm. You will greet patients, review health histories, take x-rays, and provide chairside support with four-handed dentistry.

Proficiency with Dentrix, certification in radiography, and strong communication and organizational skills are required. We offer competitive benefits, training, and a stable, growing practice.