Dental Assistant

Job overview

The Dental Assistant role is onsite in Saint Louis, MO, with stated pay of $19.10–$25.39 per hour. The position supports the Dental Services department at Family Care Health Centers. The assistant maintains the clinical area and dental equipment while helping dentists deliver care. The role supports patient flow, examination and treatment preparation, instrument sterilization, follow-up coordination, and accurate clinical records.

What you'll do

• Maintain the clinical area, dental equipment, and instruments
• coordinate patient flow with receptionists and dental providers
• perform x-ray exposure, fluoride therapy, and patient study and working models
• prepare patients for examinations
• maintain inventory and sterilize instruments and supplies
• assist providers with treatments, diagnostic exams, and surgical interventions
• coordinate outgoing lab work, patient follow-up, and recall
• maintain records and statistical data
• take vital signs
• handle and mix dental materials
• maintain universal precautions and CPR certification.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

dental assistant

family care health centers

saint louis mo

full-time

dental services

patient care

dental x-rays

instrument sterilization

patient flow

vital signs

cpr certification

$19.10–$25.39/hour

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a high school diploma or GED and completion of an accredited dental assistant program and/or 2–3 years of successful dental assistant work experience. CPR certification and continuing education requirements must be maintained.

About the employer

Family Care Health Centers is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Dentists. Sector: 62.