Dental Assistant

Our brand new dental office in Raytown, Missouri is looking for a competent and AMAZING PERSON to become a team member at our office. Although we prefer someone who has some dental assisting experience, it is not necessary! We will train the right person! We want to fill the dental assistant position for Full Time in Raytown, MO. Spanish is preferred but not required.

Compensation : $11 - $20 per hour plus potential for results based on incentives. Pay depends on experience! Some evenings and Saturdays are required. You’ll help ensure excellent patient care and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentist’s shoulders. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible. Will train if you are the right person.

Assistants work in 6 hour shifts. These shifts are either in the morning from 7 : 30am to 1 : 30pm or in the afternoon from 1 : 30pm to 7 : 30pm. We are open to motivated dental assistants who want to work 12 hour shifts as well. Availability for afternoon and Saturday shifts are a must.

Responsibilities and Duties

Welcome patients in the dental office

Assist the dentist with procedures through 4-handed dentistry

Take X-rays

Write detailed notes describing patient appointments

Sealant placement

Coronal polishing

Prepare patients for treatment and / or exam ensuring their comfort

Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed for dental procedures

Sterilize instruments according to OSHA regulations

Undertake dental lab tasks as instructed

Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions

Keep the dental rooms / operatories clean and well-stocked

Schedule appointments

Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures

Qualification and Skills

Bi-lingual (preferred)

Previous job experience is a plus

Proven experience as dental assistant is a plus

Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods

Understanding of health & safety regulations (OSHA)

Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus

Good computer skills

Experience using Dentrix is a plus

Excellent communication and people skills

Attention to detail

Ability to multi-task and prioritize

Well-organized and reliable

Having a gentle touch

Skills in taking impressions, pouring models, making temporary crowns is a plus

Having a developed sense of anticipation

High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred

Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)

About Our Office :

We are a privately owned dental office serving all patients and our community. We accept most types of insurance and try to help as many people as possible. We offer our working patients extended evening hours and work on Saturdays.

We are looking for that GREAT person to join this WINNING team and enjoy a lively, positive work environment where we, as a team, understand the key role you will play in our success. We know that our success is not possible without each of our team members and we hope that you will match in this role!

• Hiring Process

Please submit your resume

We will contact you for an initial interview with one of the owner dentists

Second in-person interview with owner dentist(s)

After we have considered all possible candidates, we will contact you with an offer and review next steps!

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : $11.00 - $20.00 per hour plus potential for results based on incentives

Experience :

Dental Assisting : 1 year (preferred)

Additional Compensation :

Bonuses

Benefits : Paid time off

Clinical Setting : General Dentistry

Dental Specialty : Endodontics

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Pediatric Dentistry

Periodontics

Prosthodontics

CDA / RDA License Required :

No

Schedule : Monday to Friday

Weekends required (Saturdays)

Day shift

Night shift

12 hour shift

Work Remotely : No

Job Type : Full-time

Salary : $11.00 - $20.00 per hour

Schedule : Monday to Friday

Experience :

Language :

Work Location : One location