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Dental Assistant - Float

  • High Ridge, MO, United States

$24 to $26 USD / hour

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Job details

Pay
$24 to $26 USD / hour
Posting language
English

Original job description

To support the continued delivery of quality and compassionate care in our communities, we are offering a retention bonus of $1,000.* Your commitment helps us meet critical service needs, and we’re excited to have you be a part of our mission!

Support Smiles and Build Health as a Dental Assistant Schedule: Monday - Friday, 40 hours weekly.

Join a mission-driven dental team providing compassionate, community-based oral health care. As a Dental Assistant, you'll play a vital role in helping patients feel at ease while assisting with procedures, promoting preventive care, and ensuring smooth clinic operations - from chairside support to community outreach.

This Is a Great Opportunity for Someone Who:

  • Loves helping people feel comfortable and confident in a clinical setting
  • Enjoys hands-on teamwork and takes pride in being a key part of a patient’s care experience
  • Wants to be part of an organization that values community health, education, and service

Key Responsibilities

  • Assisting dentists and hygienists with a variety of procedures including preventive, restorative, oral surgery, and prosthodontics
  • Preparing treatment rooms, instruments, and materials to ensure efficient, safe patient care
  • Taking radiographs, vital signs, and performing dental charting and sterilization procedures
  • Educating patients on oral hygiene techniques and the impact of nutrition on oral health
  • Participating in school-based outreach and the Preventive Services Program (PSP)
  • Supporting clinic operations through inventory, maintenance, and administrative tasks
  • Traveling to other dental clinics as needed and assisting with front desk duties when cross-trained

Requirements, Skills, Knowledge and Expertise High School/GED preferred

WORK EXPERIENCE/TRAINING/ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

  • At least two (2) years dental assisting experience preferred
  • Computer literate in electronic mail, word processing, and office management system software required
  • A valid, unrestricted driver's license and agency established minimum automobile coverage upon hire required
  • BLS certification or ability to obtain required

You’ll Be A Great Fit for This Role if You:

  • Take initiative and stay calm under pressure in fast-paced clinical settings
  • Communicate clearly and professionally with patients, families, and team members
  • Care deeply about both clinical excellence and patient comfort
  • Are flexible, dependable, and open to traveling between clinic sites
  • Embrace opportunities to advocate for oral health

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Skills

  • Certified dental assistant
  • Community engagement
  • Teamwork
  • Community medicine
  • Oral surgery
  • Patient care
  • Vital signs
  • Documentation
  • Front Desk
  • Computer skills
  • Office administration
  • BLS

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