Dental Assistant Position Available In Jackson, Missouri

Dental Assistant Comfort Dental Raytown – 3.5 Kansas City, MO Job Details Full-time From $17 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Bilingual Spanish Dental assisting OSHA Sterilization High school diploma or GED Registered Dental Assistant Dentrix Patient care Computer skills Communication skills Certified Dental Assistant Entry level Under 1 year Full Job Description Our 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:

Starting at $17+ 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 together as a team. 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 but not required 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 working interview with one of the owner dentists and current team/employees After we have considered all possible candidates, we will contact you with an offer and review next steps!

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

Starting at $17+ per hour plus potential for results based on incentives

Experience:

Dental Assisting:

1 year (not required but preferred)

Additional Skills/Assets:

Bi-lingual (not required but preferred)

Additional Compensation:

Possible Bonuses dependent upon team/office performance

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 Pay:

From $17.00 per hour Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Schedule:

12 hour shift 8 hour shift Extended hours Monday to Friday Weekends as needed

Work Location:

In person