Dental Assistant: Patient Care & Sterile Procedures

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY; Patton Chapel (AL); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,893,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

401(k) Plan

Learning Management System (LMS)

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Anglin Pediatric and Family Dentistry is seeking a Dental Assistant to provide clinical support, prepare treatment areas, and assist with patient care. The role involves sterilizing instruments, taking X-rays where allowed, and ensuring the clinical schedule runs smoothly.

Ideal candidates have dental assisting experience, certification, and strong communication skills. CPR/BLS is preferred; dependability and a professional appearance are essential in a fast-paced environment with families.

Qualifications

• Dental assisting experience required.
• Dental assisting certification/credentials as required.
• CPR/BLS certification preferred.
• Excellent communication and customer-service skills.
• Dependable and punctual.
• Professional appearance and attitude.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be comfortable working with patients and families.
• Willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist during dental procedures.
• Prepare treatment rooms and instruments.
• Take dental X-rays as permitted by state requirements.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments and treatment areas.
• Seat and prepare patients for treatment.
• Assist with impressions, supplies, and other clinical procedures.
• Provide patients with post-treatment instructions.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation.
• Keep operatories clean, stocked, and organized.
• Follow OSHA, infection-control, and office safety procedures.
• Communicate professionally with patients, parents, and coworkers.
• Work effectively as part of the dental team.

Skills

Dental assisting

Patient communication

Teamwork

Education

Dental assisting certification

Tools

X-ray equipment

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Anglin Pediatric and Family Dentistry is seeking a Dental Assistant to provide clinical support, prepare treatment areas, and assist with patient care. The role involves sterilizing instruments, taking X-rays where allowed, and ensuring the clinical schedule runs smoothly.

Ideal candidates have dental assisting experience, certification, and strong communication skills. CPR/BLS is preferred; dependability and a professional appearance are essential in a fast-paced environment with families.