Dental Assistant Job at Dentistry at Nahor in Palmyra

Are you a dedicated Dental Assistant looking for a practice that truly values people over numbers? Do you believe in treating patients like family and creating a space built on trust, comfort, and long-term relationships? We’d love to meet you.

As a Dental Assistant, you’ll work in a supportive, welcoming team environment. From chairside assisting to patient education, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring every patient receives the highest level of care and comfort.

About Us:

We’re a single-doctor family dental practice where team members and patients are treated like family. Our mission goes beyond excellent dentistry—we prioritize compassion, connection, and community in everything we do. You’ll be joining a team that supports one another and puts patients first, always.

What We’re Looking For:

We’re seeking a full-time Dental Assistant who shares our core values and is committed to exceptional patient care. The ideal candidate is dependable, empathetic, and thrives in a team environment. If you’re easy to talk to, you genuinely enjoy helping people, and can keep things running smoothly with a calm and caring attitude, you’ll fit right in. Our goal is to make every patient feel comfortable, valued, and excited to come back to work every day.

Duties & Responsibilities:

As a key member of our clinical team, your role will focus on delivering exceptional patient experience while supporting the dentist and team in all aspects of care. Responsibilities include:

Patient Care & Clinical Support

• Provide superior chairside assistance during exams, fillings, crowns, implants, and extractions
• Prepare patients and treatment areas, ensuring comfort and confidence
• Take and process dental X-rays (X-ray certification required)
• Educate patients on oral hygiene, procedures, and post-treatment care
• Maintain accurate and thorough patient records and medical histories

Sterilization & Infection Control

• Sterilize and organize instruments following infection control protocols
• Prepare and clean operatories between patients
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and regulatory standards

Patient Experience & Administrative Support

• Greet and reassure patients, especially those with dental anxiety
• Help manage patient flow to minimize wait times and maintain schedule efficiency

Team Collaboration

• Communicate clearly with the dentist, hygienist, and front desk team
• Support your teammates with flexibility, positivity, and professionalism
  

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent (Dental Assistant certification preferred)
• Previous experience as a Dental Assistant or similar role
• Strong communication and patient-care skills
• Knowledge of dental instruments, procedures, and sterilization protocols
• Dental X-ray certification
• CPR certification
• Practice management software knowledge, Eaglesoft preferred

If you’re looking for more than just a job—if you’re looking for a place to grow, connect, and make a difference—we’d love to hear from you.