Dental Assistant - Teaching Clinic Support

Agupdate; Kirksville, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

First-of-month benefits start after-h’

Job summary

A.T. Still University's Missouri School of Dentistry and Oral Health (ATSU-MOSDOH) is seeking a full-time, non-exempt Dental Assistant on the St. Louis, Missouri campus.

The role supports dentists and dental students, ensuring efficient patient care and infection-control standards across operatories. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, completed dental assistant training, CPR certification, and 1–3 years of experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• Graduate from dental assistant school.
• Active CPR Card.
• 1–3 years of dental experience.
• Knowledge of dental procedures, terminology and techniques.
• Computer literate with EDR experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists and dental students during examinations and procedures by providing instruments, equipment, chairside support, and real-time documentation of findings and treatment.
• Prepare, sterilize, disinfect, log, and maintain dental instruments, equipment, and treatment areas per infection-control standards.
• Set up operatories and instrument trays; prepare dental materials, impressions and model pours.
• Prepare patients for treatment by obtaining health histories, vital signs, consent forms, and ensuring comfort and safety throughout procedures.
• Observe patients and report changes in condition to the dentist or supervising provider.
• Monitor and document nitrous oxide treatment when certified and needed.
• Document and maintain patient records, including charting treatments and scanning documents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Education

High school diploma

Dental assistant school graduate

Tools

EDR experience

Job description

A.T. Still University's Missouri School of Dentistry and Oral Health (ATSU-MOSDOH) is seeking a full-time, non-exempt Dental Assistant on the St. Louis, Missouri campus.

The role supports dentists and dental students, ensuring efficient patient care and infection-control standards across operatories. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, completed dental assistant training, CPR certification, and 1–3 years of experience.