Dental Assistant – Full-Time (Mon–Thu) + Benefits chez Cahaba Heights Dental Care

Cahaba Heights Dental Care is seeking a dedicated, detail-oriented, and patient-focused Dental Assistant to join our team. If you’re passionate about supporting clinical excellence and creating a positive patient experience, this is an opportunity you’ll love.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Work/Life Balance: Enjoy a 4-day workweek (Mon–Wed, 7:45 AM – 4:30 PM Thurs, 7:25 AM – 4:30 PM) with no late evenings or weekends.
• Supportive Team Culture: We value teamwork, consistency, and a patient-first approach.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuing education, mentorship from experienced leaders, and exposure to modern technology.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive compensation with a full benefits package (details below).

What We’re Looking For

• Experience:
  • Minimum of 1 year paid Dental Assistant experience preferred (externships not included).
  • Experience with chairside 4-handed dentistry and general DA functions.

• Knowledge & Compliance: Understanding of OSHA and HIPAA regulations with the ability to follow office, state, and dental board requirements to ensure patient safety.
• Clinical Skills:
  • Ability to capture high-quality diagnostic x-rays efficiently.
  • Anticipates the dentist’s needs during procedures to keep treatment timely and smooth.
  • Completes accurate and compliant clinical notes.
• Patient Care & Communication:
  • Excellent customer service to ensure patients feel welcome and at ease.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Personal Qualities: Motivated, dependable, detail-oriented, and a self-starter with high initiative.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly Rate: Competitive, commensurate with experience.
• Full-Time Benefits Package:
  • 10 days accrued PTO
  • 7 Paid Holidays
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Voluntary Accident & Critical Illness Coverage
  • Voluntary Life & ADD for employee, spouse, and children
  • Employer-Paid Life & ADD
  • 401k with Employer Match

About Cahaba Heights Dental Care

Our mission is to provide exceptional dental care while making every patient feel comfortable and valued. We pride ourselves on a supportive, team-oriented environment where each team member contributes to a positive experience for patients and colleagues alike.

How to Apply

We are actively scheduling interviews and looking for the right candidate to start as soon as possible.