Dental Assistant - Full Time

NORTHWEST HEALTH SERVICES INC•St. Joseph, MO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Northwest Health Services is seeking an entry level Dental Assistant to join our team of professionals, who is passionate about starting their dental career by providing exceptional care to our patients. At Northwest Health Services we care about the people in our communities. Northwest Health Services was founded to provide high-quality medical, dental, and behavioral healthcare to meet the needs of our community members who seek care, no matter what. Employees of Northwest Health Services strive daily to improve and strengthen the lives of our community members by leveraging a patient-centered approach, through cross-functional teamwork and collaboration in the pursuit of excellence. As a dental assistant at Northwest Health Services, you will be responsible for assisting Northwest Health Services Dentists and Dental Hygienist by:

Requirements

A valid driver’s license, and proof of active insurance.
High school diploma or equivalent.
1-3 years dental experience preferred.
Dental Expanded Functions Missouri license, preferred.
Current CPR certification.
We require vaccination against COVID-19 as a condition of employment & honor exemptions for medical and religious reasons to the extent required by law.

Nice To Haves

1-3 years dental experience preferred.
Dental Expanded Functions Missouri license, preferred.

Responsibilities

Greeting and providing dental clinic patients with excellent customer service and compassion.
Preparing dental clinic patients for dental providers.
Providing dental instruments and equipment materials to dental provider during patient visits.
Cleaning and sterilizing instruments and equipment, per established infection control polices.
Recording patient treatment information in patient record.
Inventory management of dental clinic supplies.