What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Kids Dental Brands?
Dental Assistant - Springfield Dentistry 4 Kids
Springfield Dentistry 4 Kids is offering a full-time opportunity as a Dental Assistant at our Missouri office. We are an upbeat team looking for an individual who has a passion for helping others and wants to make a positive difference in their community.
Why Join Us?
At Kids Dental Brands, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and future. Our offerings for the this role include:
Springfield Dentistry 4 Kids is offering a full-time opportunity as a Dental Assistant at our Missouri office. We are an upbeat team looking for an individual who has a passion for helping others and wants to make a positive difference in their community.
Why Join Us?
- Modern, kid-friendly facility designed for comfort and efficiency
- Cutting-edge technology combined with a compassionate care approach
- A supportive network that encourages growth into leadership roles
- The chance to make a meaningful impact on children’s health and your own career journey
- Work chair-side with dentists, perform patient care, and general laboratory duties
- Take and process dental radiographs (x-rays)
- Prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment
- Take impressions of the patient's teeth (models), extractions, composite fillings, etc...
- Teach patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing, and nutritional counseling)
- Ask about the patient's medical history and take blood pressure and pulse
- Help patients feel comfortable before, during, and after dental treatment
- Provide patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures
- Certifications Required: CDA or RDA.
- Additional Certifications: X-ray certification, Sealant polishing & Nitrous Certification is a plus.
- Experience: No previous experience required but must have Dental Assistant certification
- Job Type: Full-time
- Salary: Starting at $20.00 depending on certifications. Additional increases for experience
- Bonus Pay: up to $600 additional per month
- Schedule: On-site. Monday - Friday
At Kids Dental Brands, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and future. Our offerings for the this role include:
- Health Coverage - Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
- Supplemental Benefits - Voluntary life insurance, short- and long-term disability, legal assistance, identity theft protection, critical illness, hospitalization, and cancer insurance.
- Wellness Program - Incentive-based wellness initiatives to support your physical and mental health, plus access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Financial Security - 401(k) retirement plan with company match to help you plan for the future.
- Paid Time Off - Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with paid time off, eight (8) paid holidays annually, and dedicated wellness days.
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