Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant – General Dentistry

Company: Elite Family Dental
Location: Fisherville, KY
Job Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Competitive pay based on experience

About Us

Elite Family Dental is a patient-focused dental practice committed to delivering high-quality dental care in a comfortable, welcoming environment. We take pride in providing comprehensive dental services while building lasting relationships with our patients.

We are looking for a motivated, dependable, and enthusiastic Dental Assistant to join our growing team. The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys working with people, takes initiative, pays attention to detail, and thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist dentists during a variety of procedures, including fillings, crowns, root canals, extractions, implants, and other general dentistry treatments.
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials before patient appointments.
• Take digital dental radiographs and intraoral scans as permitted by applicable regulations.
• Maintain proper sterilization, infection control, and OSHA safety protocols.
• Educate patients on dental procedures, oral hygiene, and postoperative care.
• Ensure patients feel comfortable, informed, and cared for throughout their visits.
• Maintain accurate patient records and clinical documentation.
• Monitor inventory and assist with ordering dental supplies.
• Help maintain an organized, clean, and efficient clinical environment.
• Collaborate with dentists, hygienists, and administrative staff to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Assist with other office responsibilities as needed to support the team.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous dental assisting experience.
• Familiarity with dental instruments, terminology, and procedures.
• Experience with digital radiographs, intraoral scanning, and dental practice management software.
• Experience assisting with endodontics, oral surgery, or dental implants is a plus.

What We Value Most:

• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliability, punctuality, and professionalism.
• Willingness to learn and accept feedback.
• Ability to multitask and remain organized in a busy environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient care.
• A team-first mindset and willingness to help wherever needed.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Supportive, collaborative work environment.
• Hands-on training and professional development opportunities.
• Exposure to a wide variety of dental procedures.
• Opportunities for growth and increased responsibility.
• A workplace where hard work, initiative, and teamwork are appreciated.

Why Join Our Team?

At Elite Family Dental, we believe that a great dental practice starts with great people. We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, genuinely cares about patients, and wants to grow professionally.

If you are dependable, motivated, and passionate about helping others, we would love to meet you!

Apply today by submitting your resume and a brief description of your dental assisting experience.

Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Patient comfort • Customer communication • Oral hygiene • Teamwork • Dental office • Maintaining an organized workspace • Dental care patient counseling • General dentistry • Preparing dental treatment areas • Safety regulations • In-person customer service • Oral surgery assistance experience • Practice management software • Full-time • Care documentation • Assisting medical staff • Healthcare practice inventory management • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Preparing medical treatment area • 401(k) • Dental terminology • Disinfection procedures • Endodontics • Paid time off • Attention to detail • Dental x-ray • Clinical assessment documentation • Intraoral scanners • Dental equipment • Digital dental impression taking • Patient interaction • In-person • Employee discount • Clean workspace maintenance • Medical post-procedure instructions • Patient education • Safety standard operating procedures • Managing patient records • Ordering supplies • Communication skills • Entry level • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling • Autoclaving