Dental Assistant
Affordable Care
- Eufaula, Alabama, United States
- Eufaula, Alabama, United States
À propos
Competitive pay and benefits
Opportunities for career growth and continuing education
Hands-on experience with dental implants, dentures, and oral surgery
Supportive team environment
Modern technology and clinical resources
Meaningful work that changes patients' lives
Position Summary The Dental Assistant (DA) provides chairside support to dentists and clinical teams in the delivery of high-quality dental care, including dentures, dental implants, prosthetics, extractions, and oral surgery procedures . This role is responsible for assisting with patient treatment, taking dental impressions, performing radiographs, sterilization, patient education, and ensuring an exceptional patient experience. Key Responsibilities Clinical Support
Assist dentists during dental implant, denture, oral surgery, and restorative procedures
Provide chairside assistance during patient exams and treatment
Take and process dental X-rays (where permitted by state regulations)
Assist with dental impressions, wax bites, and prosthetic procedures
Support denture fittings, adjustments, and insertions under dentist supervision
Prepare treatment rooms and instruments before procedures
Maintain proper infection control and sterilization protocols
Patient Care
Deliver exceptional customer service and patient support
Educate patients on treatment options, denture solutions, aftercare instructions, and pricing
Review patient information and maintain accurate clinical records
Escort patients through treatment and checkout processes
Support positive patient experiences throughout their care journey
Office & Operational Support
Open and prepare the office for daily operations
Maintain clean and organized operatories and workspaces
Manage clinical inventory and order supplies as needed
Complete required documentation accurately and timely
Participate in training, continuing education, and team development initiatives
Qualifications Required
Active Dental Assistant (DA) certification (if required by state)
Active Dental X-Ray Certification (where required)
High School Diploma or GED
Knowledge of dental terminology, infection control, and chairside assisting procedures
Preferred
1+ year of Dental Assistant experience
Experience with dentures, dental implants, oral surgery, prosthodontics, or extractions
Experience taking dental impressions
Familiarity with digital radiography and dental software systems
Skills & Competencies
Chairside dental assisting
Dental implant procedures
Denture and prosthetic support
Oral surgery assistance
Dental impressions and wax bites
Digital X-rays and radiography
Instrument sterilization and infection control
Patient education and communication
Attention to detail and organization
Team collaboration and customer service
Physical Requirements
Ability to stand, sit, bend, and move throughout the workday
Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
Comfortable working in a clinical dental environment
Ability to follow safety protocols and infection control procedures
Benefits We care about our employees and understand the hard work that goes into providing the best-in-class patient care. You will be provided the training needed to provide you with the support you need to do your job well. Additional benefits include , group medical and dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, flexible spending (health and dependent care), 401(k), 9 paid holidays off, 10 days of vacation, and 5 additional PTO days. We also offer ancillary benefits to include hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness insurance options. About Affordable Care Founded in 1975, today Affordable Care, LLC is America's largest dental support organization (DSO) focused on tooth replacement services, serving more than 400 dental practices across the United States. Supported practices primarily concentrate on extractions, dentures, implants, and fixed arches, with some practices housing an on-site laboratory to enable same-day dental services. Affordable Care is the DSO for several top dental brands including, but not limited to, Affordable Dentures & Implants, DDS Dentures + Implant Solutions, and Advanced Dental Implant Centers. From the Affordable Care Support Center, located in North Carolina's Research Triangle Park, along with field-based teams, Affordable Care provides business expertise and support services to dental practices, taking care of non-clinical duties so dentists can focus on treating patients (visit affordablecare.com ). #DA Job Details Pay Type Hourly Job Category Practice Staff
Compétences linguistiques
- English
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