Dental Assistant

Elite Dental Partners; Missouri; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Program

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Employee Referral Program Bonuses

Quarterly Bonus Opportunities

401k

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Elite Dental Partners seeks a Dental Assistant to provide chair-side support to dentists and hygienists, chart patient education, and expertly set up and clean operatories.

You will take X-rays, enter treatment plans, and ensure sterilization standards while educating patients on oral health. This role requires travel up to 20% and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

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.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% to support surrounding offices.

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

Skills

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Dental assisting program

Radiology certification

State board certification

Tools

Dentrix

Microsoft Office

Job description

$500 SIGN-ON BONUS AVAILABLE!

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 aDental Assistantthat 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
• Willingness to travel up to 20% to support surrounding offices

Benefits

As a valued team member, you’ll enjoy a rewarding career with growth opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package. 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
• Employee Referral Program Bonuses
• Quarterly Bonus Opportunities
• 401k
• Career Growth Opportunities

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