Dental Assistant - Expanded Functions | Sign-On Bonus

Elite Dental Partners; Missouri; On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Referral Bonus

Quarterly Bonus

401k

Career Growth

Job summary

Elite Dental Partners is seeking a Dental Assistant who shares a passion for patient care and education, and who can contribute to a welcoming clinical environment. The role involves chair-side support, patient education, X-ray processing, treatment-plan entry, sterilization, and promoting oral health.

Ideal candidates will have an accredited dental assisting program, radiology certification, and excellent communication to collaborate with the team. Some travel to nearby offices may be required.

Qualifications

• Completion of a dental assisting program and state board certification are required.
• Radiology certification is required to comply with the State Board.
• Dental assisting experience is preferred.
• Excellent time management and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and dental software; experience with Dentrix preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and a commitment to teamwork to create a great environment.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% to support surrounding offices.

Responsibilities

• Provide chair-side clinical support to Dentists and Hygienists, including charting, patient education, operatory setup and cleanup.
• Deliver a superior patient experience at all phases of the appointment.
• Take and process X-Rays.
• Enter patient treatment plans and maintain files.
• Complete sterilization processes for equipment and operatories.
• Educate patients on oral health and maintenance.

Skills

Time management

Problem solving

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

Dental assisting program completion

State board radiology certification

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 can contribute to a welcoming clinical environment. The role involves chair-side support, patient education, X-ray processing, treatment-plan entry, sterilization, and promoting oral health.

Ideal candidates will have an accredited dental assisting program, radiology certification, and excellent communication to collaborate with the team. Some travel to nearby offices may be required.