Dental Assistant—Patient‑Centric Care & Career Growth

Elite Dental Partners; Fenton (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 Holidays

401k

Quarterly Bonus Opportunities

Job summary

Elite Dental Partners seeks a Dental Assistant who shares our passion for patient care and education, and for creating a welcoming environment. This role supports Dentists and Hygienists, assists with operatory setup, patient education, and charting to deliver an elite patient experience.

You will take and process X-rays, enter treatment plans, sterilize equipment, and educate patients on oral health. We offer growth opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Completion of a dental assisting program; state certification as required.
• Radiology certification required to comply with the State Dental Board.
• Dental assisting experience preferred.
• Excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and dental software; experience with Dentrix preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide chair-side clinical support to Dentists and Hygienists; charting, patient education, operatory setup and cleanup.
• 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 to maintain it.

Skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Dental assisting program completion

Radiology certification

Tools

Dentrix

Microsoft Office

Job description

Elite Dental Partners seeks a Dental Assistant who shares our passion for patient care and education, and for creating a welcoming environment. This role supports Dentists and Hygienists, assists with operatory setup, patient education, and charting to deliver an elite patient experience.

You will take and process X-rays, enter treatment plans, sterilize equipment, and educate patients on oral health. We offer growth opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package.