Part-time Dental Assistant

HighFive Healthcare; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

HighFive Healthcare is seeking a skilled Part-time Dental Assistant to join our team twice a week. You will support endodontists during procedures and help maintain a safe, welcoming clinical environment for patients.

Responsibilities include assisting during endodontic procedures, preparing rooms, taking diagnostic X-rays, documenting patient information, and handling basic administrative tasks with HIPAA compliance in mind.

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.

Responsibilities

• Assist the doctor during endodontic procedures to ensure efficiency and patient comfort.
• Greet patients and guide them through their treatment, making them feel at ease.
• Sterilize, maintain, and organize instruments while preparing treatment rooms.
• Capture high-quality diagnostic dental X-rays and scans as needed.
• Document patient information and chart notes accurately.
• Perform administrative tasks using dental software.
• Maintain patient confidentiality per HIPAA regulations.

Skills

Dental assisting

Customer service

Communication

Computer skills

Education

Certification in dental assisting

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.