Dental Assistant Job at American Dental Companies in Columbia

Join our team at Judd Dentistry!

We're expanding and excited to welcome a new Dental Assistant to our team!

We're seeking a qualified and reliable Dental Assistant who can help make our office more efficient and create a pleasant experience for our patients. This role supports both administrative and clinical tasks to help ease the dentist's workload and ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and committed to providing excellent patient care. You should be comfortable following instructions, adhering to dental office protocols, and contributing to a supportive team environment.

An interest in learning and assisting with facial aesthetics is a plus!

Responsibilities:

• Greet and welcome patients upon arrival to the office
• Prepare patients for treatments or checkups, ensuring their comfort throughout
• Select, set up, and organize instruments, equipment, and materials as needed
• Sterilize instruments according to regulations
• Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
• Undertake lab tasks as instructed
• Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
• Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked treatment room
• Schedule and confirm patient appointments
• Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures

Qualifications:

• Proven experience working as a dental assistant
• Familiarity with dental instruments and sterilization techniques
• Understanding of health & safety regulations
• Ability to perform regulated non-surgical procedures, such as coronal polishing is a plus
• Proficient with dental software and general computer skills
• Strong communication skills with a friendly, patient-focused demeanor
• Excellent attention to detail
• Organized, dependable, and able to multitask effectively
• High school diploma required; graduation from an accredited dental assisting program preferred
• Additional certifications or training (e.g., EFDA) are a plus

We describe our company culture as:

• Detail-oriented - quality and precision-focused
• People-oriented - supportive and fairness-focused
• Team-oriented - cooperative and collaborative

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday