Dental Assistant (FT)

Bright Direction Dental LLC • Chesterfield, MO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Michael Grasso DDS is seeking a skilled and compassionate full-time Dental Assistant to work closely with dentists and other team members to provide dental care and perform light administrative duties. The small team is cross-trained to help across departments.

The practice is located at 2 West Dr Ste #120, Chesterfield, MO 63017. The schedule is Tuesday 9:30 AM–6:30 PM, Wednesday 6:45 AM–5:30 PM, Thursday 6:45 AM–4:30 PM, and Friday 9:00 AM–1:00 PM (flexible). The dedicated team includes an experienced lead dentist, a practice lead, a full-time registered dental hygienist (with a few temporary hygienists on call), and one full-time dental assistant.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Chairside dental assisting experience with a wide range of general dentistry procedures.
• CPR certification.
• Computer efficiency in charting and scheduling.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to build lasting relationships with teammates and patients.
• Integrity-focused work ethic.
• Team-player attitude.
• Ability to multitask.
• Open-mindedness toward new systems and techniques, direction, and feedback.
• Positive attitude and enthusiasm for dentistry and working with a team.

Nice To Haves

• Missouri state X-ray certification preferred.
• Coronal polish/sealant certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with dentists and other team members to provide exceptional dental care to patients.
• Perform light administrative duties.
• Help in every department as needed as part of a small, cross-trained team.
• Provide chairside dental assistance for a wide range of general dentistry procedures.
• Follow sterilization protocols in accordance with OSHA regulations.
• Use computer systems for charting and scheduling.

Benefits

• Medical insurance for full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week.
• Dental insurance for full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week.
• Vision insurance for full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week.
• Life insurance for full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week.
• Access to a variety of voluntary benefits for eligible full-time employees.
• Paid time off for full-time employees; part-time employees working 16 or more hours per week are also eligible for paid time off.
• Holiday pay for full-time employees.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match, available to all employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED