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Dental Assistant

Dental Central SA
Fort Smith, AR Full Time
POSTED ON 9/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/8/2026

We would like a dental assistant who will help the dental office flow more smoothly and who will have great communication with patients. Dental assistants should be organized along with great attention for details. Our assistant will need to be able to follow instructions and respect dental office guidelines. Our assistant should be highly motivated and skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible. We preferred someone that can speak Spanish. If this seems like a good fit for you, please apply today and give us a call at (479) 484-0008

$15-20 an hour depending on experience

Responsibilities

  • Prepare patients for oral examination and assist dental providers in chair-side treatment and procedures.
  • Prepare rooms and set up instruments.
  • Taking records, impressions, or x-rays
  • Provide pre-operational, post-operational, and oral hygiene education to patients and families.
  • Prepare and maintain accurate charts, records, logs and reports
  • Complete and maintain dental laboratory forms
  • Some front desk responsibilities
  • Other duties as assigned

Skills

  • Proven experience as dental assistant
  • Positive attitude and outlook
  • Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
  • Understanding of health & safety regulations
  • Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
  • Good computer skills
  • High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
  • Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Experience:

  • dental assistant: 1 year (Preferred but is not necessary)

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License:

  • X-ray (Preferred)

Additional Compensation:

  • Cash Bonuses
  • Other forms

Work Location:

  • One location

Benefits:

  • Other

CDA/RDA License Required:

  • Yes

Work Remotely:

  • No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $20

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