Dental Assistant Apprentice — Learn on the Job

PDS Health; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Continuing Education

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Child care assistance

401K

Volunteer time off

Shift premium weekends

Job summary

PDS Health in O'Fallon, MO is seeking a dental assistant trainee to learn basic chairside functions under the dentist’s supervision and contribute to a safe, patient-focused experience.

No prior dental experience required; opportunities to learn with a team of experienced professionals. Competitive hourly pay and benefits available, including health, dental, vision, CE, and tuition support.

Qualifications

• No prior dental experience is required.
• Customer services experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Learn and perform basic dental assisting functions under the dentist's supervision
• Assist in maintaining a Perfect Patient Experience and attend to patient needs
• Learn infection control procedures for sterilization and operatory cleaning
• Complete radiographs and intra-oral pictures after radiation safety requirements
• Prepare for patient care and hand off to front desk after procedures
• Instruct patients on postoperative and general oral care
• Record patient charting and treatment notes in the digital system
• Present treatment records and health history to the dentist before treatment
• Maintain compliance with State, Federal regulations and policies

Skills

Customer service experience

Job description

PDS Health in O'Fallon, MO is seeking a dental assistant trainee to learn basic chairside functions under the dentist’s supervision and contribute to a safe, patient-focused experience.

No prior dental experience required; opportunities to learn with a team of experienced professionals. Competitive hourly pay and benefits available, including health, dental, vision, CE, and tuition support.