Dental Assistant: Prophy, Radiographs & Four-Handed Care

Betty Jean Kerr People’s Health Centers; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Betty Jean Kerr People’s Health Centers in Saint Louis, MO, is seeking a full-time dental assistant with proficiency in preventive dentistry and patient education. The role supports dentists, assists with four-handed procedures, and coordinates with school-linked staff to ensure smooth patient flow.

The candidate will perform prophylaxis, fluoride application, sealants, and tools setup, while maintaining accurate patient records and insurance data.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of procedures for receiving, routing, scheduling and releasing patients.
• Maintain and order supplies.
• Knowledge of procedures for tracking and processing digital radiographs.
• Knowledge of basic dental instruments and materials in manipulating suctioning and retraction apparatus in patient's mouth while assisting dentist.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of patient intake routing and release procedures.
• Maintain and order dental supplies.
• Track and process digital radiographs.
• Assist in four-handed dentistry and instrument handling.
• Assist dentist with intraoral prophylaxis procedures.
• Register patients and update insurance information.
• Schedule appointments with school-linked dentist.
• Collect fees and close out the day.
• Assist in oral exams and HIPAA form reviews.
• Set up dental equipment and coordinate with school staff.
• Perform prophy cleanings and fluoride treatments.
• Place dental sealants with proper isolation techniques.
• Explain oral hygiene and post-operative instructions.

Skills

Preventive dentistry

Patient education

Four-handed dentistry

Prophylaxis procedures

HIPAA compliance

Tools

Digital radiographs

Dental instruments

Job description

Betty Jean Kerr People’s Health Centers in Saint Louis, MO, is seeking a full-time dental assistant with proficiency in preventive dentistry and patient education. The role supports dentists, assists with four-handed procedures, and coordinates with school-linked staff to ensure smooth patient flow.

The candidate will perform prophylaxis, fluoride application, sealants, and tools setup, while maintaining accurate patient records and insurance data.