What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Southern Missouri Community Health?
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Dental assistants prepare patients for oral examination and assist dentists in providing treatment to the teeth, mouth and gums. Dental assistants also sterilize instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare the materials used in dental procedures and carry out chair-side functions such as keeping the patient’s mouth free of debris, handing the dentist the appropriate instruments and taking and pouring up impressions. They may also apply fluoride, apply sealants, complete prophylaxis and take x-rays. Dental assistants will be asked to maintain patient records in information management systems.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
o High school graduate or GED equivalent
o Knowledge and experience in the dental assisting field and/or the ability to learn
o A means of transportation that would facilitate travel between clinics
BENEFIT PACKAGE INCLUDES:
· Paid Health Insurance for employee
- Paid Dental insurance for employee
- Paid Long-term Disability insurance
- Paid Life Insurance policy
- Paid Time Off
- 9 Paid Holidays
- 401K with 5% employer matching
- and more
- Paid Dental insurance for employee
- Paid Long-term Disability insurance
- Paid Life Insurance policy
- Paid Time Off
- 9 Paid Holidays
- 401K with 5% employer matching
- and more
Salary : $15 - $24