Dental Assistant: Expert Chairside Support & Patient Care

Family Care Health Centers; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Care Health Centers in Missouri is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists and maintain the clinical area, assist with procedures, and ensure safety and hygiene standards.

The role emphasizes patient flow coordination, sterilization, four-handed techniques, and accurate record-keeping, with ongoing training and HIPAA compliance.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and completion of an accredited dental assistant program or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Completion of accredited Dental Assistant Program and/or 2-3 years experience as a Dental Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the physical condition of the clinical area and the dental equipment and instruments used.
• Coordinates patient flow with the receptionist and the dental provider(s).
• Performs procedures such as x-ray exposure, fluoride therapy, patient study and working models, etc.
• Prepares patients for general and specific examinations in accordance with Center protocols.
• Maintains the inventory and proper sterilization of all instruments and supplies, excluding medicines, and prepares rooms daily.
• Assists dental provider(s) in treatments, diagnostic exams and surgical interventions.
• Coordinates preparation of outgoing lab work and notifications of patients for follow-up.
• Coordinates patient recall system.
• Maintains records and statistical data as assigned.
• Uses four-handed dental technique.
• Performs Blood pressure, temperature, pulse and respiration taking skills for workup and monitoring of patients.
• Knowledge of and proper handling and mixing of dental materials, cements, etc.
• Maintains Universal Precautions.
• Computer use and knowledge.
• Maintains CPR Certification, continuing education requirements.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Accredited Dental Assistant Program

Job description

Family Care Health Centers in Missouri is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists and maintain the clinical area, assist with procedures, and ensure safety and hygiene standards.

The role emphasizes patient flow coordination, sterilization, four-handed techniques, and accurate record-keeping, with ongoing training and HIPAA compliance.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and completion of an accredited dental assistant program or equivalent experience.