Dental Assistant - Experienced

Be a pivotal part of our team and a part of a dynamic, growing practice. Be able to assist Dr. Clark's chairside as her ‘right hand’ in all restorative procedures and also work independently. A large part of your job will also include building patient rapport and educating patients on dental needs. 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.

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
• FREE FLOSS!!

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 :)

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 grow. 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 work references.

$16 - $25 hourly DOE

• Chairside assisting and sterilization
• Taking vitals
• Expanded Functions duties, specifically with Fixed, Restorative, and/or Prosthodontics
• Taking x-rays and alginate and digital impressions
• Electronic charting
• Patient education
• Putting together treatment plans Dr. Clark has prescribed
• Willing to help front office when needed
• Anything Dr. or your teammates need help with

• 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
• Can adapt easily to any situation
• Upbeat and can talk to a brick wall

Our priority is helping our patients achieve and maintain beautiful, healthy smiles! We proudly serve St. Joseph and the surrounding area. Dr. Heather Clark and her team are dedicated to providing the highest standard of care in a comfortable and personal environment. We value our patients and strive to develop trusting and long-lasting relationships! Dr. Clark and her team work together with one common goal – to serve our patients with compassionate, individualized care. We take pride in offering the latest treatments and technologies. We offer more than basic dentistry - treatment for Sleep apnea, laser services, and even facial aesthetics Plasma Skin resurfacing, Diamond Glow Facials, Botox, and Fillers. We get nice benefits & have extra time off around the holidays!

Our Practice Vision is to help Northwest Missouri become the healthiest region in Missouri by 2025. Our purpose is to transform lives through Complete Health Dentistry & Confidence.