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Orthodontic Dental Assistant

McCalla Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry
Bessemer, AL
$16.00-$18.00/hr ($32,000-$36,000/yr)
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Job Description

Are you looking for a new career that impacts lives by creating smiles for a lifetime? We have anexciting opportunity for a talented and self-motivated individual to become a member of our team.

Our Dental Assistant will assist the dentist with patients to ensure the highest quality of care is provided. Perform clinical and technical procedures under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist. Prepare patient operatory and equipment and assist the doctor during examination and treatment.

A few specific job duties:

● Must communicate clearly and calmly the treatment needs to parent and patient utilizing the prescribed treatment plan.● Must be able to recognize and identify prior authorization requirements, along with ensuring signed consent forms.● Maintain awareness of comfort and safety needs of patients.● Provide clear and concise documentation of all treatment rendered using electronic and paper dental records and forms.● Perform general housekeeping and restocking as needed.

In summary, the goal is to serve and provide superior support to doctors and to be an example of respect and caring for our customers and office personnel.

Qualifications● Licensed as a Registered Dental Assistant, some Orthodontic Assistant experience is a plus.● CPR required.● Trained by an Accredited Dental Assistant School, we will consider new graduates.● 1+ years of Dental Assisting preferred.

Qualities We Look For● Someone with exceptional customer service skills,● Computer literacy,● You can work independently and be able to anticipate the needs of the team and doctor.● Overall someone who is respectful to fellow team members, patients, and the Doctor and is genuinely nice and kind. If you offer all this and more, then we would love to meet you.

Job Details

Job Type
Full-time
Salary
$16.00-$18.00/hr ($32,000-$36,000/yr)
Median for Dental Assistant in AL: $44k/yr
Specialty
Dental Assistant
Posted
July 30, 2026
Orthodontic Dental Assistant at McCalla Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry | DentalConnect