Dental Assistant: X-ray & Procedure Support

centralozarks; Gravois Mills (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Ozarks Medical Center in Missouri seeks a dental assistant to support the dentist during procedures and manage instruments, x-ray imaging, sterilization, and patient education. The role includes lab work, inventory, and clerical support to keep operatories and reception area orderly.

Required are a GED or high school diploma and a dental assisting program graduate; CPR certification is required or obtained during probation, with ongoing certification maintained.

Qualifications

• Experience in dental assisting preferred.
• Expanded Functions Required.
• Must be CPR certified or become certified during probation and maintain certification throughout employment with COMC.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist with all dental procedures, as directed.
• Take dental x-rays; develop and prepare the x-rays for evaluation by the dentist.
• Clean, sterilize, and lubricate instruments.
• Provide dental education for patients and families as required.
• Perform general lab procedures as required.
• Responsible for assisting with inventory and ordering of dental supplies.
• Maintain operatories, waiting room and laboratory in proper order.
• Assist the dental receptionist with scheduling and chart maintenance and other clerical duties as required.
• Perform other appropriate duties as required.

Skills

Dependability

Communication skills

Teamwork

Judgment

Adaptability

Creativity

Attendance

Safety

Productivity

Education

GED or high school diploma

Dental assisting program graduate

Tools

X-ray equipment operation

Job description

Central Ozarks Medical Center in Missouri seeks a dental assistant to support the dentist during procedures and manage instruments, x-ray imaging, sterilization, and patient education. The role includes lab work, inventory, and clerical support to keep operatories and reception area orderly.

Required are a GED or high school diploma and a dental assisting program graduate; CPR certification is required or obtained during probation, with ongoing certification maintained.