Dental Assistant

Elite Dental Partners; Creve Coeur (MO); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Program

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Quarterly Bonus Opportunities

401k

Job summary

Elite Dental Partners in Creve Coeur, Missouri, is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will provide chair-side support to Dentists, ensuring a superior patient experience while educating patients on their oral health.

The ideal candidate will have completed a dental assisting program, possess radiology certification, and demonstrate excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Our full-time positions come with comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision insurance, and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Completion of a dental assisting program and certification as required by the State Dental Board.
• Radiology certification required to be compliant with State Dental Board.
• Dental assisting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide chair-side clinical support to Dentists and Hygienists.
• Deliver a superior patient experience at all phases of their appointment.
• Take and process X-Rays.

Skills

Excellent time management

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Proficient with Microsoft Office

Experience with dental software

Education

Completion of a dental assisting program

Radiology certification

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

A team that is aligned and patient-focused creates a great environment for patients, and for you as a member of the team. This is what we strive to be and who we want to join us in providing the best care possible for patients to help our communities be healthier, feel better, and smile with confidence.

We are seeking a Dental Assistant that shares our passion for patient care and education, as well as creating a welcoming environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide chair-side clinical support to Dentists and Hygienists by charting, patient education, operatory set-up and clean-up
• Deliver a superior patient experience at all phases of their appointment
• Take and process X-Rays
• Enter patient treatment plans and maintain files
• Complete sterilization processes for equipment and operatories
• Educate patients on the importance of their oral health and how it is best maintained

Qualifications

• Completion of a dental assisting program, certification as required by the State Dental Board
• Radiology certification required to be compliant with the State Dental Board
• Dental assisting experience preferred
• Excellent time management and problem-solving skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products and working with a dental software, experience with Dentrix preferred
• Excellent communication skills and a commitment to partnering with all team members to create a great environment

Benefits for full-time Dental Assistants include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Program
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Quarterly Bonus Opportunities
• 401k

Hourly rate

$20 - $25 USD

We take great pride in helping our communities be healthier, feel better, and smile with confidence. Daily, we are driven by our vision to provide an elite patient experience tailored to their needs to receive the best care possible.

Not only do our team members find it rewarding to help patients be healthier, but they also enjoy being part of an organization that supports their growth. Our commitment to professional development and promoting internally when appropriate allows for tremendous career opportunities.

An equal opportunity employer and an advocate for diversity and inclusion