Dental Assistant

6 days ago

Columbia, MO, United States Compass Health Network Full time
Dental Assistant

Department: Dental

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Columbia - Keene Street

Reporting To: Ray Phillips

Compensation: $24.00 - $26.00 / hour

Description

To support the continued delivery of quality and compassionate care in our communities, we are offering a retention bonus of $1,000.* Your commitment helps us meet critical service needs, and we're excited to have you be a part of our mission

Support Smiles and Build Health as a Dental Assistant
Schedule: 4, 10-hour shifts

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

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