Dental Assistant

Spectrum Healthcare Resources, Inc.; Knob Noster (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Retirement plan

Mon-Fri schedule

Supportive team environment

Care for military families

Job summary

Spectrum Healthcare Resources, Inc. seeks a civilian Dental Assistant at Whiteman AFB, MO to support dental care for military families. The role offers a Monday–Friday schedule, paid time off, health and dental coverage, and a retirement savings plan in a collaborative work environment.

Required credentials include a CODA/ADA-accredited program or equivalent, 12 months of recent experience, and dental radiography training. Additional certifications or prior military D.A.

Qualifications

• CODA- or ADA-accredited dental assisting program or graduation within the last 12 months.
• Military dental technician/dental assistant or Red Cross course acceptable with 12 months' experience.
• Alternative: 36+ months private practice or military clinic experience in dental assisting.
• Active AADA membership with required continuing education and recent experience.

Skills

Dental radiography

Team collaboration

Radiography safety

Education

CODA-accredited program or ADA dental assistant program

Military dental technician/dental assistant school

Red Cross Dental Assistant course

AA in dental assisting or dental technology

American Association of Dental Assistants member

State-accredited program within 12 months

Job description

Job Description

Spectrum Healthcare Resources has an opportunity for a civilian Dental AssistantatWhiteman AFB, MO.

This position offers:

• Monday-Friday Hours
• Paid Time Off
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Health and dental coverage.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunity to care for our Military Families

Job Requirements:

• Certificate or Associate Degree as a dental assistant/technician from a program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) of the American Dental Association (ADA) and 12 months experience within the preceding 36 months OR
• Certification from a military dental technician or dental assistant school and 12 months experience within the preceding 36 months OR
• Certification from a Red Cross Dental Assistant course and 12 months experience within the preceding 36 months OR
• 36 months experience within the preceding 60 months as a dental assistant in a private practice or a military clinic OR
• Membership in good standing with the American Association of Dental Assistant with required continuing education and 12 months experience within the preceding 36 months OR
• Graduation from a state accredited program for dental assistants or dental technology within the preceding 12 months
• All training must have included a course in radiation physics; radiation biology; radiation health, safety and protection; X-ray films and radiographic film qualify; radiographic techniques; darkroom and processing techniques; film mounting and digital radiographic processing techniques (Completion of a military dental technician or dental assistant "A" school will fulfill this requirement. Similarly, Dental Assistant program transcripts documenting dental X-ray training will also suffice)
• In addition to one of the above requirements:
  • Must be certified as a Dental Radiographer(Completion of a military dental technician or dental assistant "A" school will fulfill this requirement. Similarly, Dental Assistant program transcripts documenting dental X-ray training will also suffice)
  • Must have 6 months expereince as a Dental Assistant after graduation

Company Overview:

At Spectrum, we utilize over thirty-five years of experience providing optimal solutions for federal agencies that are both innovative and cost-effective. We hold ourselves to the highest standard to ensure successful outcomes for the facilities and healthcare professionals we serve. As a Joint Commission Certified Healthcare Resource, dependability and service are the driving forces of our mission.

EOE / Disability / Vet

Location

US-MO-Knob Noster