Dental Assistant - Columbia Healthy Smiles - Columbia, MO

About us Columbia Healthy Smiles is a well-established family dental practice in Columbia. We are seeking a full-time dental assistant to provide cheerful, superior service to our valued patients. Our goal as a team is to provide our patients with the best dental care and experience to develop long-lasting relationships. We value teamwork along with a drive to always improve ourselves and the office while maintaining a well-balanced work and home life. Job Description: This position on our team is based on a high level of professionalism and customer service. Excellent interpersonal communication skills are necessary to effectively communicate with our team and our patients. Qualifications: Dental experience is preferred, but not required. EFDA certifications are a plus. The position relies heavily on computer and software usage. An affinity for patient care and a positive attitude are required. The ideal candidate is excited to learn new things, be enthusiastic, friendly, great at problem solving, and enjoy working in a team setting. We are looking for the right team member to join our team. If you feel like this is you, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your applicable experience and why we should consider you as a great addition to our team. We may not respond to all who apply. EOE. ```Duties``` - Assist the dentist during dental procedures - Prepare treatment rooms and instruments for dental procedures - Take dental x-rays - Sterilize and maintain dental instruments and equipment - Provide patient education on oral hygiene and post-operative care - Perform basic dental laboratory procedures - Schedule patient appointments and manage patient records ```Experience``` - Previous experience as a Dental Assistant preferred, but not required - EFDA certifications preferred, but not required - Knowledge of Open Dental or other dental practice management software is a plus - Familiarity with dental coding and documentation - Experience in patient assessment and working with pediatric patients is desirable - Proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD) software for creating dental prosthetics is a bonus Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and additional duties may be assigned as needed. Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $16.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) matching Health insurance On-the-job training Paid time off Professional development assistance Profit sharing Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): What is the most recent book you have read? Work Location: In person

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