Dental Assistant - Smile Dental - 887-smile.com - Springfield, MO

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Springfield, MO

Job Description

Looking for a great place to work? We would LOVE to have you work for us, taking great care of our patients! Both seasoned dental assistants and those of you who would like to learn the lifetime skills of dental assisting should apply! We keep work interesting seeing all types of patients and doing most all aspects of dental procedures. We can train you to be a fantastic dental assistant!
Sample of Duties:
- Assist the dentist during dental procedures- Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize instruments- Take dental x-rays- Provide patient education on oral hygiene and post-operative care- Clean and maintain dental treatment rooms and office as a whole- Schedule appointments- Handle or communicate financial information about patients' treatment and appointments- Perform dental charting and update patient records- Assist with medical coding and billing procedures- Work with pediatric patients to ensure their comfort and safety during dental visits- Assist and/or take high quality impressions for restorations- Conduct patient assessments, including taking vital signs and medical history- Maintain accurate and detailed medical documentation
Requirements:
- Strong Work Ethic- Team Player- Strong communication and interpersonal skills- Attention to detail and ability to multitask effectively- EFDA (Expanded function dental assistant) certification a big plus!
Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. Duties, responsibilities, and requirements may be subject to change based on the needs of the dental practice.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:

Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Paid time off
Professional development assistance

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
No weekends

Experience:

Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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