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HighFive Dental Hold
Florence, Alabama

Dental Assistant (Oral Surgery)

Dental AssistantFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Oral & Facial Surgery of the Shoals is seeking a skilled and compassionate Dental Assistant to join our team. In this key clinical role, you will support our oral surgeons during procedures, help maintain a safe and efficient treatment environment, and ensure every patient receives outstanding care in a professional and welcoming setting.

Responsibilities

Assist the oral surgeon during a variety of oral and maxillofacial procedures to ensure smooth and efficient treatment.

  • Prepare treatment rooms in accordance with established clinical protocols and safety standards.
  • Maintain strict infection control procedures, including proper sterilization and organization of instruments and equipment.
  • Capture high-quality diagnostic dental x-rays and scans as needed for patient evaluation.
  • Provide patients with clear, supportive post-operative instructions and guidance on oral care.
  • Accurately enter patient information, chart notes, and clinical documentation.
  • Perform administrative and computer-based office tasks using dental software.
  • Protect patient confidentiality and comply with all HIPAA regulations.

Requirements

  • 1+ years of oral surgery or dental assisting experience preferred.
  • 1+ years of customer service experience preferred, with a strong commitment to patient-first service.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency with computer-based tasks and dental software.
  • Professionalism, reliability, and a positive, team-oriented attitude.
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Benefits Offered
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Long and Short-Term Disability
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) with Company Match

Key Skills

Oral surgery assistanceDiagnostic x-raysPatient chartingHIPAA compliance

Surgery Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Alabama is 88.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.3% of Alabama clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Dentist market look like in Alabama?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedDentist median $385k (middle half $283k–$500k)40 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingAlabama index 88.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentist listings in Alabama45 active5,775 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings: 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 1.5
Below most Dental Assistant listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 342 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About HighFive Dental Hold

Medical Practices
Sheffield, Alabama

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Long and Short-Term Disability
Paid Time Off
401(k) with Company Match

Living in Florence

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$221k
Typical market rent
$1,202/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
84.8
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.