Dental Assistant – 30-36h/week with Benefits & Growth

Specialty1 Partners; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Insurance

Vision Coverage

Life Insurance (employee)

Job summary

Our office, Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Center of the Ozarks, is seeking a talented Dental Assistant to join our busy specialty practice. You will provide excellent patient service, assist with 4-handed dentistry, sterilization, and record-keeping, while helping patients feel comfortable.

This full-time role offers a base pay range of $17–$20 per hour and 30–36 hours per week, with benefits and opportunities for growth in a supportive team-oriented practice.

Qualifications

• No experience required
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• Understanding of health & safety regulations
• Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks
• Excellent communication and people skills
• A strong attention to detail
• Well-organized and reliable
• A high school diploma
• A certificate from an accredited dental assistant program (if required by law)
• An active state radiology license (if required by law)

Responsibilities

• Welcoming patients to the dental office
• Preparing patients for treatment, ensuring their comfort
• Selecting and set up instruments, equipment, and supplies
• Sterilizing instruments according to regulations
• Assisting the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
• Providing oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
• Keeping the dental room clean and well-stocked
• Scheduling appointments and post op visits
• Maintaining accurate patient records
• Assisting with payment procedures
• Ability to work full-time, 30-36 hours a week
• Facilitating/ coordinating other office responsibilities as needed

Education

High school diploma

Dental assistant program certificate

State radiology license

Job description

Our office, Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Center of the Ozarks, is seeking a talented Dental Assistant to join our busy specialty practice. You will provide excellent patient service, assist with 4-handed dentistry, sterilization, and record-keeping, while helping patients feel comfortable.

This full-time role offers a base pay range of $17–$20 per hour and 30–36 hours per week, with benefits and opportunities for growth in a supportive team-oriented practice.