Dental Assistant: Proactive Patient Care & 4-Hand Support

New Beginnings Dental; Prattville (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

Job summary

New Beginnings Dental in Prattville, AL is seeking a friendly Dental Assistant with proactive, organized approach and excellent patient care. This non-exempt role supports the dentist with four-handed dentistry, sterilization, patient prep, and lab tasks to keep the office running smoothly.

Requirements include a high school diploma, Dental Assistant certification as required by state, CPR/BLS, radiography certification if needed, strong communication and teamwork, and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Current Dental Assistant certification if required by state of employment.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients to the dental office.
• Prepare patients for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort.
• Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed.
• Sterilize instruments according to regulations.
• Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry.
• Undertake lab tasks as instructed.
• Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions.
• Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked.
• Schedule appointments.
• Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures.

Skills

Dental procedures knowledge

CPR/BLS

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Dental Assistant certification

Radiography certification

Tools

X-ray equipment

Job description

New Beginnings Dental in Prattville, AL is seeking a friendly Dental Assistant with proactive, organized approach and excellent patient care. This non-exempt role supports the dentist with four-handed dentistry, sterilization, patient prep, and lab tasks to keep the office running smoothly.

Requirements include a high school diploma, Dental Assistant certification as required by state, CPR/BLS, radiography certification if needed, strong communication and teamwork, and attention to detail.