Experienced Dental Assistant

Description

Be a pivotal part of our team and a part of a dynamic, growing practice. Assist Dr. Clark's chairside in all restorative procedures and also work independently with orthodontic checks, coronal polishing, and sealants. Bonus if you have good time management skills keeping the clinical team running on time!

A large part of your job will also include building patient rapport and educating patients on dental needs and treatment options. We do limited oral surgery and no root canals, but all else is fair game! Our office is high-tech and family-friendly for our team and patients. We also incorporate facial aesthetic services within our practice.

Know someone looking to work in a FUN and fast-paced environment?

Benefits:

• Love your job
• Grow with a fun team
• Help people every day
• Great office culture

Perfect for:

• Anyone who truly cares for others
• Those who work hard but can have FUN while doing it
• Anyone interested in joining a growing dental family :)
• A team member who doesn't want to experience burnout
• Goal-oriented team members

Must have:

• Caring, friendly personality
• Ability to multitask
• Strong ethics
• Must love to smile :)

Our Mission is to be the healthiest region in Northwest Missouri by 2025. Our Core Values are Education, Community, Integrity, Patient Care, FUN!, Proactive, Innovative, Partnership, Accountability, Empowerment, Culture and Confidence.

Our passion, team, and culture are unique and offer an extraordinary opportunity for someone looking to have a work family and grow in your profession. If you know someone who meets these criteria, please share this with them or apply. Bonus points if you include a cover letter telling us why we need to choose you and what you're looking for.

After you submit, please answer the screening questions and complete a short assessment that will be emailed to you separately. Only applicants with dental experience will be considered. Please provide employer references.

Responsibilities
• Chairside assisting and sterilization
• Experience with clear aligners
• Taking vitals
• Expanded Functions duties, specifically with Fixed, Restorative, and/or Prosthodontics
• Taking x-rays, alginate and digital impressions
• Electronic charting
• Patient education
• Creating treatment plans Dr. Clark has prescribed
• Ensuring lab cases are in for next days' patients
• Willing to help front office when needed
• Anything Dr. or your teammates need help with

Qualifications
• Expanded Function Dental Assistant Certifications and permits
• BLS
• 2-year chairside dental assisting
• Great communication skills
• Team player
• Able to comfortably present the financials in a treatment plan if needed
• Great with computers and technology
• Strong organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Can adapt easily to any situation
• Upbeat and can talk to a brick wall