Part-time Dental Assistant

Purchase Endodontics; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Purchase Endodontics in Paducah, KY is seeking a part-time Dental Assistant to support endodontists twice a week, assist during procedures, and maintain a safe, welcoming clinical environment.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year dental assisting and 1+ year customer service experience, with strong communication and computer skills. Certification or an associate degree is a plus but not required.

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 endodontic procedures to ensure efficiency and patient comfort.
• Greet patients and guide them through treatment to ease nerves.
• Sterilize, maintain, and organize instruments and prepare treatment rooms.
• Capture high quality dental X-rays and scans as needed.
• Document patient information and chart notes.
• Perform administrative tasks using a computer and dental software.
• Maintain patient confidentiality per HIPAA.

Skills

Dental assisting

Customer service

Communication

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification or associate degree in dental assisting

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.