Dental Assistant

Spectrum Healthcare Resources; Missouri; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health and dental coverage

Retirement savings plan

Monday–Friday hours

Job summary

Spectrum Healthcare Resources is seeking a civilian Dental Assistant for Whiteman AFB, MO. The role supports military families with a focus on comprehensive dental care on a government facility campus.

Qualification requirements include CODA-accredited education, radiographer certification, and relevant clinical experience. The position offers Monday–Friday hours, PTO, benefits, and retirement savings, in a supportive, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Certificate or Associate Degree as a dental assistant/technician from a CODA-accredited program.
• Certification from a military dental technician or dental assistant school.
• Certification from a Red Cross Dental Assistant course.
• 36 months experience as a dental assistant in a private practice or military clinic.
• Membership in good standing with the American Association of Dental Assistants with required CE and 12 months experience.
• 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 health, safety and processing; radiographic techniques.
• Must be certified as a Dental Radiographer; must have 6 months experience after graduation.

Education

CODA-accredited dental assisting program

Military dental technician/dental assistant school certification

Red Cross Dental Assistant course certification

36 months dental assistant experience in private practice or military clinic

American Association of Dental Assistants membership

State-accredited dental assisting/dental technology program graduation within 12 months

Training including radiation physics, biology, safety, and radiographic processing

Dental Radiographer certification

6 months post-graduation dental assistant experience

Job description

Dental Assistant – Whiteman Air Force Base, MO

Spectrum Healthcare Resources has an opportunity for a civilian Dental Assistant at Whiteman 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 experience as a Dental Assistant after graduation

Contact Information

Michelle Collins

314-744-4189

[e-mail]

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

EOE / Disability / Vet

Location

US-MO-Knob Noster