Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant

Join a goal-oriented and positive team in Vestavia Hills at a beautiful practice. Schedule: Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday 7:45am-5:00pm, Thursday 6:45am-4:00pm, and 2-3 Fridays per month 7:45am-1:00pm; no late nights or weekends!

This is where patients come first, and continuous learning is encouraged! Hard-working and motivated, the successful candidate will bring a passion for providing the best patient care to the communities they serve.

About This Office

About South Mountain Dental Care:

• We have an exciting opportunity for a Dental Assistant to join our modern, patient-focused practice known for its welcoming atmosphere, compassionate care, and strong team culture.
• Patients consistently highlight our office's friendly staff, professionalism, attention to detail, and commitment to making every visit comfortable and positive.
• Our practice features updated technology, a beautiful newer facility, and a collaborative environment where our team members support one another while providing high-quality care to the community.
• For a Dental Assistant looking to grow their skills, build meaningful patient relationships, and work alongside a positive, caring team, South Mountain Dental Care provides a rewarding and supportive place to build a long-term career.

What our team is looking for:

• 1+ years of chairside dental assisting experience in a general dentistry setting is preferred, but we may be willing to train the right person who has their dental assisting certificate
• Dentrix or other dental software experience
• Hardworking, team player, motivated
• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
• Experience working in a fast-paced and customer-centric environment
• If required under the state dental practice act, dental assistant certification and/or x-ray certification Excellent communication and organizational skills
• The position will have access to minimum PHI necessary for performing job-related functions; regular HIPAA training, aligning with the specific role and responsibilities, will be required; and the individual will need to protect PHI and maintain data safeguards.

Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology Experience working in a patient- or customer-centered environment
• If required under the state dental practice act, dental assistant certification and/or x-ray certification Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Completion of Tuberculosis (TB) testing prior to starting employment

Preferred Experience

• Dentrix or other dental software experience
• Dental assisting school certification