Dental Assistant

Location: Bowling Green
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* Job Description:

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* Job Title:

** Dental Assistant  
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* Location:

** Bowling Green, MO  
** Department:
** Clarity Health:
Dental Services  
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* Employment Type:

** Full-Time  
** Shift:
** Monday-Friday. 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM
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* Job Summary:

** 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.

At Centerstone, you’ll be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to improving lives through integrated care. We offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the community.
** 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 (
* when applicable*)
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* Key Responsibilities:

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* ** 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 compliance with industry standards and regulations.
* ** Adaptability:
** Perform other duties as assigned, demonstrating flexibility and readiness to support the dental team as needed.
** Education and/or Experience

Qualifications:

*** Graduation from high school preferred but not required.
* Maintain current CPR certification.
* Previous experience desired but not required.
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* Additional Qualifications:

*** Ability and willingness to learn.
* Effective communication skills with patients and coworkers.
* Desire to expand abilities.
* Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
* Ability to motivate patients.
* Proficiency in preparing and maintaining charts, records, logs, and reports.
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and staff.
** Position Perks & Benefits:
**** Paid time off:
** full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life
** Employee benefits package:
** full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
** Top-notch training:
** initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
** Career mobility:
** advancement opportunities/promoting from within
** Welcoming, warm, supportive:
** a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness
** Brightli is on a Mission:
** A mission to improve client care, reduce…