Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant

A dental assistant in the state of Missouri may perform basic supportive dental procedures under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist.

Dental Assistant Certificate from an accredited school or 2 years dental assisting experience is required.

Nitrous Oxide certificate preferred.

Expanded Functions certificates preferred.

Responsibilities (including, but not limited to) :

• Receive and prepare patients and operatories for dental treatment.
• Take digital x-rays.
• Using four-handed dentistry, assist with dental procedures, complete charting electronically, provide patient preventive education and oral hygiene instruction.
• Follow current infection control protocols for disinfection and sterilization of rooms, instruments and equipment.
• Recognize basic medical and dental emergencies.
• Display good customer service, communication and office teamwork.

Benefits :

Work hours : Full-time, hourly position. In order to maintain full-time status, a minimum of 30 hours per week on average are required, though 40 hours a week will be expected for this position. Clinic hours are 8 : 00 AM to 6 : 00 PM Monday through Friday, and 8 : 00 AM to 4 : 00 PM on Saturday. This position may be scheduled to work any of the days the clinic is open (Monday through Saturday) and may be scheduled to arrive 15 minutes prior to opening and may be scheduled to leave one hour after closing, depending on patients scheduled.