Expanded Duties Dental Assistant

Health Here; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Here in St. Louis, MO is seeking an Expanded Duties Dental Assistant to support clinical care and assist with dental procedures and emergencies.

The role includes taking and developing X-rays, maintaining lab equipment, and helping patients understand their care while ensuring accurate patient histories and vital signs. Candidates should have experience or training in dental assisting, strong attention to detail, effective communication, and knowledge of safety protocols and proper

Qualifications

• Experience or training in dental assisting preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to support clinical procedures and handle emergencies.
• Effective communication skills for patient education.
• Knowledge of safety protocols and proper record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Support clinical care and assist with dental procedures and emergencies
• Take and develop X-rays to aid in diagnosis and treatment
• Maintain lab equipment and supplies ensuring readiness for procedures
• Help patients understand their care and address their questions
• Record patient histories and vital signs accurately
• Follow safety policies to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff

Job description

• Support clinical care and assist with dental procedures and emergencies
• Take and develop X-rays to aid in diagnosis and treatment
• Maintain lab equipment and supplies ensuring readiness for procedures
• Help patients understand their care and address their questions
• Record patient histories and vital signs accurately
• Follow safety policies to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff

Role:

Expanded Duties Dental Assistant

Responsibilities

• Support clinical care and assist with dental procedures and emergencies
• Take and develop X-rays to aid in diagnosis and treatment
• Maintain lab equipment and supplies ensuring readiness for procedures
• Help patients understand their care and address their questions
• Record patient histories and vital signs accurately
• Follow safety policies to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience or training in dental assisting preferred
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to support clinical procedures and handle emergencies
• Effective communication skills for patient education
• Knowledge of safety protocols and proper record-keeping