Dental Assistant: Elite Patient Care & Growth

Elite Dental Partners; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 27,552 - 37,195; 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 Paid Holidays

Quarterly Bonus Opportunities

401k

Job summary

Elite Dental Partners is seeking a Dental Assistant who shares a passion for patient care and education, and who helps create a welcoming environment. You will support Dentists and Hygienists, educate patients, and help maintain a clean, efficient operatory.

The role requires radiology certification, completion of a dental assisting program, and willingness to travel up to 20% to support surrounding offices. Competitive hourly pay and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• Completion of a dental assisting program or equivalent certification as required by the State Dental Board.
• Radiology certification required to be compliant with the State Dental Board.

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

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Dental assisting program

Tools

Dentrix

Microsoft Office

Job description

Elite Dental Partners is seeking a Dental Assistant who shares a passion for patient care and education, and who helps create a welcoming environment. You will support Dentists and Hygienists, educate patients, and help maintain a clean, efficient operatory.

The role requires radiology certification, completion of a dental assisting program, and willingness to travel up to 20% to support surrounding offices. Competitive hourly pay and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.