Permanent Dental Assistant Job in Weldon Spring, MO
Are you a motivated Dental Assistant looking to grow your career in a supportive and fast-paced environment? Our well-established and state-of-the-art dental practice in Weldon Springs, MO is looking for a friendly and skilled Dental Assistant to join our team full time ! At our practice, we believe that great patient relationships are at the heart of what we do, and we're searching for someone who shares that passion! If youâre fabulous with patients, love educating them about their dental health, and thrive in a collaborative environment, then you could be the perfect fit! The ideal candidate will have at least one year of dental assisting experience and feel confident assisting with a variety of general procedures, including endodontics and extractions. Weâre looking for someone who is comfortable taking full mouth x-rays, scanning with iTero, making temporaries, and is eager to learn and grow. A strong patient-first approach, excellent communication skills, and the ability to adapt to a flexible schedule are a must. Why join us? You'll work alongside a talented team of doctors and dental professionals who appreciate your skills and foster an environment of growth and learning. Plus, our friendly office culture makes every day enjoyable! Our competitive compensation is based on your experience in addition to a full-time benefits package that includes paid time off & holiday pay, monthly bonus opportunities , 401(k), and medical, dental and vision insurances. Our schedule ranges as follows: Monday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, Tuesday through Thursday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm If you are ready to take your dental career to the next level, we encourage you to apply and welcome the opportunity to meet you! Responsibilities: Provide a welcoming, soothing and customer service focused experience for patients. Prepare patients for treatment or checkups ensuring their comfort. Take diagnostic x-rays using standard dental radiographic equipment. Assist the Dentist with a high level of partnership through four handed dentistry. Arrive prepared for each day and review patient charts for morning huddle. Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures when needed. Verify patient health history (basic health review, medications, understanding impact with dentistry) and document appropriately in patientâs chart. Manage lab cases and schedule patients as needed. Assist with other office duties as requested or needed. Skills: Proven experience as Dental Assistant (min. 1 year experience required) EFDA a plus! Open to cross training to support our teamwork focused office approach. Effective time management skills and able to support a steady flow in Dr's schedule. Able to be flexible and multi-task to meet the needs of a busy schedule. Must have outstanding communication and customer service skills. Welcoming and patient personality with an ability to build rapport with others easily. Great attention to detail and follow through. Dental terminology knowledge and ability to educate patients regarding procedures. Eaglesoft experience a plus! Job Type: Full-time Pay: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Experience: Dental assisting: 1 year (Required) Work Location: In person
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