Dental Assistant: Prophylaxis, Radiographs & Patient Care

Betty Jean Kerr People's Health Centers; St. Louis (MO); Sur place; USD 38 000 - 50 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Betty Jean Kerr People's Health Centers is seeking a diligent dental assistant to support preventive dentistry and student dental services. You will work under supervision, assist the dentist, and help manage patient flow, imaging, and supplies.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a dental assistant certification. You will coordinate with school staff, perform cleanings, and ensure accurate patient records and privacy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Dental assistant certification is required.
• Knowledge of scheduling, routing, and releasing patients.
• Ability to set up equipment and coordinate with school staff.
• HIPAA consent forms and patient privacy knowledge.

Responsabilités

• Receive, route, schedule, and release patients.
• Maintain and order dental supplies.
• Process digital radiographs.
• Assist dentist with four handed dentistry and instrument handling.
• Perform intraoral prophylaxis procedures and sealant placement.
• Register patients and update insurance information.
• Coordinate appointments with school linked dentist.
• Collect fees and close out the day.
• Assist in oral exams and with special needs families.
• Set up dental equipment and coordinate with staff.
• Conduct cleanings and fluoride treatments.

Connaissances

Preventive dentistry

Patient instruction

Four handed dentistry

HIPAA compliance

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Dental assistant certification

Outils

Digital radiographs equipment

Suction and retraction tools

Description du poste

Betty Jean Kerr People's Health Centers is seeking a diligent dental assistant to support preventive dentistry and student dental services. You will work under supervision, assist the dentist, and help manage patient flow, imaging, and supplies.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a dental assistant certification. You will coordinate with school staff, perform cleanings, and ensure accurate patient records and privacy.