Dental Assistant - Choose your schedule

GoTu; Saint Peters (MO); Hybrid; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Occupational accident and malpractice insurance

Access to educational resources

Express pay option

Cancellation protection

Job summary

A healthcare staffing firm is seeking a Dental Assistant to work flexibly across dental offices and provide patient care. This role requires a dental assistant certificate or equivalent and offers guaranteed pay with no time commitments. Candidates will be responsible for patient education and administrative support in dental procedures. Competitive pay range of $20.00 - $30.00/hour is offered, along with various benefits.

Qualifications

• Must possess an active dental assistant certificate, a radiology certificate, or an active MO-issued license number.
• Knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• Understanding of HIPAA regulations and the ability to maintain patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Work at dental offices to help administer patient care during dental cleanings.
• Educate patients about procedures and dental maintenance.
• Set up dental exam tables and assist during cleanings.
• Keep track of administrative duties like scheduling patients and billing.

Skills

Knowledge of dental procedures

Understanding of HIPAA regulations

Ability to work with medical scheduling software

Education

Active dental assistant certificate

Radiology certificate

Job description

Join to apply for the Dental Assistant - Choose your schedule role at GoTu

Pay Range: $20.00 - $30.00/hour

Work where and when you want, for the price you want, with the GoTu app! Designed with the help of dental professionals, GoTu helps others craft their perfect schedules on their own terms and gain control of their work/life balance. With GoTu, you can accept temporary or permanent dental assistant opportunities from your phone and get peace of mind with guaranteed payment. Our rapidly growing community has worked over 200,000 shifts since our launch in 2019, proving that GoTu is the #1 app for dental assistants.

Whether you’re looking to find your forever job, get some extra cash for that upcoming vacation, or expand your skill set, GoTu is the platform for you. The GoTu community welcomes qualified dental assistants from outside the U.S. as long as they can prove certification/licensure where they intend to practice.

WHY CHOOSE GOTU?

• Occupational accident and malpractice insurance
• Full control over when/where you work and how much you charge for your services
• No time commitments mean you can have the flexibility to build the career you want on your terms
• Express pay option allows you to get paid within a day of working the shift
• Guaranteed pay means you’ll never have to chase down another check after your shift or have your hours reduced
• Cancellation protection up to 4 days prior to your shift with guaranteed pay
• High-touch support from a live, knowledgeable team
• Access to GoTu’s educational resources and live webinars to advance your career

Dental Assistant Job Responsibilities

• Work at dental offices, orthodontic practices, and dental surgery centers to help administer patient care during dental cleanings and oral surgery.
• Educate patients about procedures and dental maintenance, give instructions for oral care, order x-rays and other scans, and reach out to patients about scheduling routine appointments.
• Set up dental exam tables, assist during cleanings and fillings, and handle dental instruments like suction devices and mirrors while the Dentist works.
• Keep track of administrative duties like scheduling patients, stocking supplies, and billing patients or insurance providers.
• Ensure patients feel comfortable during their appointment and are well-informed about treatment and dental wellness.
• Ability to work with and troubleshoot a variety of dental, medical, scheduling, and other software used in the office.

Dental Assistant Job Requirements

• Must possess at least one of the following: an active dental assistant certificate, a radiology certificate, or an active MO-issued license number.
• Knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
• Understanding of HIPAA regulations and the ability to maintain patient confidentiality

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Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

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