Dental Treatment Support Specialist

Cahaba Medical Care Foundation; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cahaba Medical Care Foundation is seeking a Dental Assistant / Treatment Support Assistant in Birmingham, AL. The role supports the dental team with chairside procedures, helps patients understand treatment plans and payment options, and occasionally assists at the front desk to ensure smooth operations.

Responsibilities include verifying insurance, assisting with pre-authorizations for dentures and crowns, and maintaining clinic organization with a focus on compassionate patient care.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds.
• Able to sit for approximately 90% of the time.
• Able to stoop, bend, reach and use manual dexterity.
• Experience with Dentrix software.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist and dental hygienists chairside with clinical procedures.
• Explain treatment plans, payment options, and referrals to patients.
• Occasionally support front desk operations (answering phones, greeting patients).
• Verify insurance eligibility and benefits; assist with pre-authorizations for partials, dentures, crowns, and SRP.
• Organize and prioritize tasks to ensure efficient office operations.

Skills

Lift 20 lbs

Sitting 90% of time

Stooping and reaching

Dentrix software

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Cahaba Medical Care Foundation is seeking a Dental Assistant / Treatment Support Assistant in Birmingham, AL. The role supports the dental team with chairside procedures, helps patients understand treatment plans and payment options, and occasionally assists at the front desk to ensure smooth operations.

Responsibilities include verifying insurance, assisting with pre-authorizations for dentures and crowns, and maintaining clinic organization with a focus on compassionate patient care.