Support Smiles and Build Health as a Dental Assistant Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:45-4:15.
Join a mission-driven dental team providing compassionate, community-based oral health care. As a Dental Assistant, you'll play a vital role in helping patients feel at ease while assisting with procedures, promoting preventive care, and ensuring smooth clinic operations—from chairside support to community outreach.
This Is a Great Opportunity for Someone Who:
Loves helping people feel comfortable and confident in a clinical setting
Enjoys hands-on teamwork and takes pride in being a key part of a patient’s care experience
Wants to be part of an organization that values community health, education, and service
Key Responsibilities
Assisting dentists and hygienists with a variety of procedures including preventive, restorative, oral surgery, and prosthodontics
Preparing treatment rooms, instruments, and materials to ensure efficient, safe patient care
Taking radiographs, vital signs, and performing dental charting and sterilization procedures
Educating patients on oral hygiene techniques and the impact of nutrition on oral health
Participating in school-based outreach and the Preventive Services Program (PSP)
Supporting clinic operations through inventory, maintenance, and administrative tasks
Traveling to other dental clinics as needed and assisting with front desk duties when cross-trained
Requirements, Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
High School/GED preferred
WORK EXPERIENCE/TRAINING/ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS • At least two (2) years dental assisting experience preferred • Computer literate in electronic mail, word processing, and office management system software required • A valid, unrestricted driver's license and agency established minimum automobile coverage upon hire required • BLS certification or ability to obtain required You’ll Be A Great Fit for This Role if You:
Take initiative and stay calm under pressure in fast-paced clinical settings
Communicate clearly and professionally with patients, families, and team members
Care deeply about both clinical excellence and patient comfort
Are flexible, dependable, and open to traveling between clinic sites
Embrace opportunities to advocate for oral health
Numbers & Facts
Location
St. Charles, Missouri
Salary
$24–$26 Per Hour
Skills
Administrative Skillsunmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Clinical Assessmentunmatched
Clinical Supportunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Community Healthunmatched
Community Supportunmatched
Computer Skillsunmatched
Dentistryunmatched
Driver's Licenseunmatched
Health Educationunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Inventory Managementunmatched
Mail Processingunmatched
Nutritionunmatched
Office Managementunmatched
Operational Supportunmatched
Oral Surgeryunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Patient Educationunmatched
Preventive Medicineunmatched
Radiographyunmatched
Secondary Schoolunmatched
Sterilizationunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Willing to Travelunmatched
Word Processingunmatched
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