Dental Assistant

Job Description:

Job Title: Dental Assistant 
Location: St. Louis, MO 
Department: PFH; Dental Services 
Employment Type: Full Time 
Shift: Monday-Friday 
  

Job Summary: 
Are you a passionate and dedicated Dental Assistant looking to make a positive impact in the lives of patients? Do you want to work in a supportive and dynamic environment where you can grow your skills and advance your career? Join our team at Preferred Family Healthcare as a Dental Assistant! 
  

As a Dental Assistant, you'll assist dentists and hygienists in chairside procedures routinely done in a general dental practice. You will be responsible for preparation and setting up of instruments, materials, and equipment, as well as ordering and maintaining supplies and inventory. Our ideal candidate is compassionate, detail-oriented, and committed to providing excellent patient care. 

Join us in making a difference in the lives of our patients and advancing your career in dentistry! 
  

Position Perks & Benefits: 

• Employee benefits package - health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more** 

• Competitive 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan – up to 5% match for Part-Time and Full-Time employees 

• Company-paid basic life insurance 

• 29 Days of PTO for Full-Time employees 

• Emergency Medical Leave Program 

• Flexible Spending Accounts – healthcare and dependent child-care 

• Health & Wellness Program 

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 

• Employee Discount Program 

• Mileage Reimbursement 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Chairside Assistance: Assist dentists and hygienists in chairside procedures, ensuring smooth and efficient patient care. 

• Preparation and Setup: Prepare and set up instruments, materials, and equipment, ensuring readiness for dental procedures. 

• Supply Management: Order and maintain supplies and inventory, ensuring availability of necessary materials for patient care. 

• Patient Record Keeping: Accurately record information on patient records, maintaining comprehensive and organized documentation. 

• Patient Care: Attend to the needs of patients with patience, care, compassion, and understanding, fostering a comfortable and supportive environment. 

• Sterilization and Maintenance: Sterilize instruments and clean and maintain equipment and work areas, upholding strict standards of cleanliness and infection control. 

• Problem Identification: Help identify related medical and/or social problems and order supplies and materials, contributing to comprehensive patient care. 

• Inventory Documentation: Maintain thorough and accurate documentation of inventory, ensuring accountability and efficiency in supply management. 

• Compliance with Standards: Perform tasks outlined by the American Dental Association, the Missouri Dental Board, and the National Network of Oral Health Access, ensuring complia