Part-time Dental Assistant

Seitzingerandshields; Paducah (KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Seitzingerandshields is seeking a part-time Dental Assistant to support endodontists twice a week in a welcoming, professional clinical setting. You will help maintain a safe environment, ensure patient comfort, and contribute to exceptional care.

Duties include assisting during endodontic procedures, preparing treatment rooms, sterilizing instruments, capturing X-rays, documenting patient information, and performing software-based administrative tasks while upholding HIPAA compliance.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of dental assisting experience preferred.
• 1+ years of customer service experience preferred.
• Certification or associate degree in an accredited dental assisting program is a plus but not required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with computer-based tasks.
• Professionalism, reliability, and a positive attitude.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist the doctor during a variety of endodontic procedures to ensure efficiency and patient comfort.
• Greet patients and guide them through their treatment experience, making them feel at ease.
• Sterilize, maintain, and organize instruments while preparing treatment rooms according to strict protocols.
• Capture high quality, diagnostic dental X-rays and scans as needed.
• Accurately document patient information and chart notes.
• Perform administrative office tasks using a computer and dental software.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.

Skills

Dental assisting experience

Customer service

Communication

Computer literacy

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification or associate degree in dental assisting (plus)

Tools

Dental software

Job description

Description

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Part-time Dental Assistant to join our team twice a week. In this important role, you will support endodontists during procedures, help maintain a safe and efficient clinical environment, and ensure patients receive exceptional care in a professional and welcoming setting.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the doctor during a variety of endodontic procedures to ensure efficiency and patient comfort.
• Greet patients and guide them through their treatment experience, making them feel at ease.
• Sterilize, maintain, and organize instruments while preparing treatment rooms according to strict protocols.
• Capture high quality, diagnostic dental X-rays and scans as needed.
• Accurately document patient information and chart notes.
• Perform administrative office tasks using a computer and dental software.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.

Requirements

• 1+ years of Dental Assisting experience preferred.
• 1+ years of customer service experience preferred. We value a friendly, patient first attitude.
• Certification or associate degree in an accredited dental assisting program is a plus but not required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with computer-based tasks.
• Professionalism, reliability, and a positive attitude.
• High school diploma or equivalent.