Dental Assistant - Covington Family Dentistry

About the role

Covington Family Dentistry is seeking a skilled, dependable, and proactive Dental Assistant to join our fast-paced, patient-focused team. This position is ideal for someone with strong chairside experience, solid clinical judgment, and the ability to support our doctors and patients efficiently throughout the day.

Job Responsibilities

• Chairside Excellence: Assist the doctor during a variety of dental procedures with confidence and efficiency.
• Patient Care: Provide patients with a calm, professional, and friendly experience from the moment they sit in the chair.
• Operatory Management: Prepare operatories before patient appointments, and efficiently break down, clean, and turn over rooms.
• Preparation & Workflow: Review patient charts ahead of time, prepare for scheduled treatments, and ensure all instruments, materials, and supplies are ready before procedures begin.
• Diagnostics: Take high-quality dental X-rays as needed.
• Team Communication: Help keep appointments on schedule by staying organized, maintaining a smooth patient flow, and communicating clearly with the doctor, clinical team, and front office.
• Operational Responsibilities: Keep operatories fully stocked and highly organized. Support sterilization and instrument processing protocols. Strictly follow OSHA, infection control, and office safety regulations. Monitor inventory and communicate when clinical supplies are running low. Maintain a clean, efficient workspace and support consistency in our daily clinical routines.

Qualifications & Skills Required

• Dental Assistant Certificate
• CPR / BLS Certification
• Strong clinical assisting skills across multiple procedure types
• Proactive, dependable work style with a positive, team-first mindset
• Excellent organization, time management, and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills and a professional demeanor