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A Dental Assistant assists dentists in caring for patient's teeth. Helps patients get ready for treatment; prepares equipment and supplies. May perform some dental procedures under the direction of a dentist, such as fluoride application, if allowed under state regulations. Works in dental offices.
$42,219 / year median in Missouri
+18% projected growth
Job Description
Dental Assistant BJC HealthCare - 3.7 St. Louis, MO Job Details Full-time | PRN $17.75 - $25.56 an hour 1 hour ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Adoption assistance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications High school diploma or GED Certified Dental Assistant Full Job Description Saint Louis, Missouri Clinical Services and Support Days
PRN 116101
$17.75 - $25.56 / hour (Salary or hourly rate is based on job qualifications and relevant work experience) Job Description Additional Information About the Role Are you a Dental Assistant looking for a new opportunity? St. Louis Children's Hospital is seeking Certified Dental Assistant to join their team! PRN (minimum of 2 shifts/6 week period) Shift times: 6:45am-3:00pm Dental Assistant Certification required Overview St. Louis Children's Hospital is dedicated to improving the health and lives of children. As one of the top-ranked children's hospitals in the country, St. Louis Children's provides care in more than 50 specialty areas through a dedicated team of physicians, nurses, staff and volunteers. Along with inpatient and outpatient medical care, the hospital offers education, wellness and injury-prevention programs to fulfill its mission to "do what's right for kids." Providing comprehensive, high-quality care and serving as an advocate for children has been St. Louis Children's commitment since its inception in 1879. Today, the hospital serves patients and families across a 300-mile service area, and has seen patients from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. St. Louis Children's consistently ranks among America's Best Children's Hospitals by U.S.News & World Report in all surveyed categories. In 2021, St. Louis Children's was one of eight children's hospitals to rank in the top 25 of all 10 specialties. The hospital's academic and physician partner, Washington University School of Medicine, is one of the top-ranked medical schools in the United States. Since 2005, St. Louis Children's has been designated as a Magnet® hospital for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center® (ANCC). Preferred Qualifications Role Purpose Responsible for performing dental procedures under dentist's direct supervision, in accordance with state laws. Have direct patient care responsibilities. Responsibilities Assists dentists in providing direct chair side dental care of the patient. Accurately documents all pertinent dental information in the patient chart/record Ensures patient information is current in their chart/record. Ensures patient care supplies and equipment are kept up to par level and maintained in working order. Schedule patient appointments and coordinate dental care referrals as needed Minimum Requirements Education High School Diploma or GED Experience 2-5 years Supervisor Experience No Experience Licenses & Certifications Dental Assistant Certificate Preferred Requirements Education Associate's Degree Dentistry Experience 5-10 years Benefits and Legal Statement BJC Total Rewards At BJC we're committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being. Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date Disability insurance
• paid for by BJC Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution 401(k) plan with BJC match Tuition Assistance available on first day BJC Institute for Learning and Development Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time Adoption assistance To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary . Not all benefits apply to all jobs The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer How does the work you do contribute to the overall BJC mission? The work that I do as an ER, nurse contributes to the overall mission … Natalie Assistant Nurse Manager