Dental Assistant – Full-Time (Mon–Thu) + Benefits
About The Position
Cahaba Heights Dental Care is seeking a dedicated, detail-oriented, and patient-focused Dental Assistant to join our team. If you’re passionate about supporting clinical excellence and creating a positive patient experience, this is an opportunity you’ll love. Why You’ll Love Working With Us Work/Life Balance: Enjoy a 4-day workweek (Mon–Wed, 7:45 AM – 4:30 PM Thurs, 7:25 AM – 4:30 PM) with no late evenings or weekends. Supportive Team Culture: We value teamwork, consistency, and a patient-first approach. Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuing education, mentorship from experienced leaders, and exposure to modern technology. Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive compensation with a full benefits package (details below). What We’re Looking For Experience: Minimum of 1 year paid Dental Assistant experience preferred (externships not included). Experience with chairside 4-handed dentistry and general DA functions. Knowledge & Compliance: Understanding of OSHA and HIPAA regulations with the ability to follow office, state, and dental board requirements to ensure patient safety. Clinical Skills: Ability to capture high-quality diagnostic x-rays efficiently. Anticipates the dentist’s needs during procedures to keep treatment timely and smooth. Completes accurate and compliant clinical notes. Patient Care & Communication: Excellent customer service to ensure patients feel welcome and at ease. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Personal Qualities: Motivated, dependable, detail-oriented, and a self-starter with high initiative. About Cahaba Heights Dental Care Our mission is to provide exceptional dental care while making every patient feel comfortable and valued. We pride ourselves on a supportive, team-oriented environment where each team member contributes to a positive experience for patients and colleagues alike. How to Apply We are actively scheduling interviews and looking for the right candidate to start as soon as possible.
Requirements
- Minimum of 1 year paid Dental Assistant experience preferred (externships not included).
- Experience with chairside 4-handed dentistry and general DA functions.
- Understanding of OSHA and HIPAA regulations with the ability to follow office, state, and dental board requirements to ensure patient safety.
- Ability to capture high-quality diagnostic x-rays efficiently.
- Anticipates the dentist’s needs during procedures to keep treatment timely and smooth.
- Completes accurate and compliant clinical notes.
- Excellent customer service to ensure patients feel welcome and at ease.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Motivated, dependable, detail-oriented, and a self-starter with high initiative.
Benefits
- 10 days accrued PTO
- 7 Paid Holidays
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Voluntary Accident & Critical Illness Coverage
- Voluntary Life & ADD for employee, spouse, and children
- Employer-Paid Life & ADD
- 401k with Employer Match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
