Dental Assistant: 4-Day Week + Benefits & Growth

DirectDental; Saint Peters (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great work-life balance with a 4-day i

Competitive wages

Paid vacation and holidays

Dental coverage for you and yourfamily

Friendly, supportive work environment

Job summary

Magnolia Lane Dental in O’Fallon, MO is seeking a motivated Dental Assistant to join our patient‑focused practice. Bring 1+ years of experience and a team mindset to help deliver exceptional care and positive patient experiences.

Responsibilities include preparing operatories, taking X-rays, maintaining sterility, and educating patients on post‑treatment care. We offer a 4‑day work week, competitive wages, paid vacation/holidays, dental coverage for you and your family, and a friendly,

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in dental assisting.
• Strong communication skills with patients.
• Experience with digital X-rays and Dentrix Ascend is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up operatories for treatments (fillings, crowns, root canals, oral surgery).
• Prepare and maintain clinical areas, ensuring a clean workspace.
• Seat and prepare patients for treatment.
• Take dental X-rays.
• Provide excellent patient care.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care.
• Manage sterilization and infection control protocols.
• Maintain accurate patient records.
• Assist with scheduling to ensure on-time patient flow.

Skills

Dental assisting

Patient communication

Team player

Infection control

Tools

Dentrix Ascend

Digital X-rays

Job description

Magnolia Lane Dental in O’Fallon, MO is seeking a motivated Dental Assistant to join our patient‑focused practice. Bring 1+ years of experience and a team mindset to help deliver exceptional care and positive patient experiences.

Responsibilities include preparing operatories, taking X-rays, maintaining sterility, and educating patients on post‑treatment care. We offer a 4‑day work week, competitive wages, paid vacation/holidays, dental coverage for you and your family, and a friendly,