Dental Assistant

Illuminate Dentistry & Aesthetics, formerly Clark Family Dentistry
• St Joseph , MO , US

Posted 2 days ago

We’re hiring a personable dental assistant to provide extraordinary customer service to our patients. Responsibilities include assisting our dental staff with examinations and procedures, obtaining dental records, scheduling appointments, and ensuring our patients leave our practice with a smile. Candidates should be great communicators and have great time management skills. If you’re interested in the position, apply today.

• Help manage and create social media content
• Assist the front office with administrative duties during downtime
• Give patients advice on a good oral health care regime so they can maintain a healthy smile
• Get the patient area ready for any examinations or procedures by preparing equipment like x‑ray machines, anesthetics, and impression materials and sanitizing and laying out dental instruments
• Provide postoperative instructions to patients so they are informed about how to care for their teeth and gums after procedures to prevent infection
• Record each patients treatment information during their visit and ensure dental records have the most current information
• Aid dentists and dental hygienists during examinations and procedures by handing them dental instruments and make sure patients’ mouths are comfortable, dry, and accessible to the dentist

• Basic data entry and computer skills
• Associate’s degree from an accredited dental assistance program required
• Have the ability to give patients exceptional care and service
• Superb multitasking, interpersonal, and communication skills

$30,000 - $40,000 yearly

Our priority is helping patients achieve and maintain beautiful, healthy & confident smiles. We proudly serve St. Joseph and the surrounding areas. 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, Botox & fillers, and even beauty skin treatments in our spa with our licensed Esthetician. Our team gets nice benefits & has extra time off around the holidays!

Our Practice Vision is to help Northwest Missouri become the healthiest region in Missouri by 2030. Our purpose is to transform lives through Complete Health Dentistry & Confidence.