Dental Assistant: Patient Care Expert + Growth Path

Elite-Dental-Partners; Saint Peters (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; 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 passionate about patient care and education to join a team focused on creating a welcoming environment. The role includes chair-side support, X-ray processing, patient education, and maintaining meticulous records.

You will work with dentists and hygienists, travel up to 20% to support surrounding offices, and contribute to an environment that promotes health and confidence in patients.

Qualifications

• Completion of a dental assisting program and state board radiology certification.
• Experience as a dental assistant preferred.
• Excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and dental software Dentrix.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.

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

Radiology certification

Dental assisting experience

Time management

Communication skills

Dentrix software

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Willingness to travel

Education

Dental assisting program

State Dental Board radiology certification

Tools

Dentrix

Microsoft Office

Job description

Elite-Dental-Partners is seeking a Dental Assistant passionate about patient care and education to join a team focused on creating a welcoming environment. The role includes chair-side support, X-ray processing, patient education, and maintaining meticulous records.

You will work with dentists and hygienists, travel up to 20% to support surrounding offices, and contribute to an environment that promotes health and confidence in patients.