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Surgical Dental Assistant

The Smile Spot
Springfield, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 1/13/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/2/2025

The Smile Spot is seeking a  pediatric dental assistant  to join our team! We are looking for an individual with excellent customer service skills and the desire to work hard to exceed the expectations of our patients.

Current Openings :   Experienced Dental Assistant for busy pediatric dental office. A Minimum of 1-2 years of experience is preffered. Must be available to work shifts between the hours of 8am-7pm Monday-Thursday, 8am-5pm Friday and 1 to 2 Saturdays per month 8am-1pm. Schedule

Benefits to joining our team :

  • Becoming part of a patient focused team that is dedicated to creating a welcoming patient experience. We put “Best Practices” at the front of our operation!
  • Flexible Hours : our flexible schedule & size of group contributes to accommodating full time employment... no worrying how you are going to get your hours in from week to week.
  • Growth in Your Profession : We provide additional resources to gain continuing education to acquire additional certifications in your line of work, we also partner with you financially to pay for additional necessary certifications for forward movement in your career path, with scheduled bonuses to repay your financial obligation.
  • Great Benefits : Medical Insurance is provided for full-time staff members after a 90-day probationary period. You are only responsible for a small portion of your premium, as the company picks up the majority of your monthly cost.
  • Paid Time Off (begins accruing at 90-days employment) & Holiday Pay
  • Enjoying what you do and having fun with our team and patients in a positive culture.

Responsibilities

  • Welcome customers in the dental office
  • Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
  • Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
  • Sterilize instruments according to regulations
  • Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
  • Undertake lab tasks as instructed
  • Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
  • Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
  • Schedule appointments
  • Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
  • Skills

  • Proven experience as dental assistant
  • Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
  • Understanding of health & safety regulations
  • Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
  • Good computer skills
  • Excellent communication and people skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Well-organized and reliable
  • High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
  • Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)
  • Job Type : Full-time

    Benefits :

  • 401(k) matching
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Schedule :

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • 1 to 2 Saturdays a month
  • Experience :

  • Dental assisting : 1 year (Preferred)
  • License / Certification :

  • Nitrous Oxide Certification (Preferred)
  • Employment Type : Full Time

    Salary : $17 - $22 Hourly

    Bonus / Commission : No

    Salary : $17 - $22

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