Betty Jean Kerr People's Health Centers is hiring: Dental Assistant in St. Louis

Work at a fast-paced, thriving dental office serving a diverse St. Louis population! We offer competitive benefits, compensation, and an outstanding reputation in the community.

Benefits: 401k, Health, Dental, Vision, Paid Holidays, and many more!

BJK People’s Health Center is looking to hire a Dental Assistant. All opportunities require a passion to serve the community.

Position Summary:

• Knowledge of procedures for receiving, routing, scheduling, and releasing patients.
• Maintain and order supplies.
• Knowledge of procedures for tracking and processing digital radiographs.
• Knowledge of basic dental instruments and materials, manipulating suctioning and retraction apparatus in patient's mouth while assisting the dentist.
• Utilize the practice of four-handed dentistry.
• Skill in placing and manipulating motor-driven instruments to perform intraoral prophylaxis procedures.
• Responsible for patient registration, updating insurance and other information.
• Make appointments in coordination with school-linked dentists.
• Collect fees and close out the day.
• Assist in oral exams, work with special needs families, review HIPAA consent forms with patients.
• Set up dental equipment, coordinate with school nurses and staff regarding setup and student schedules.
• Conduct cleanings (prophy) and administer fluoride treatments.

Degree and Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent, with 2-3 years of experience as a dental assistant.
• Must have a dental assistant certificate from an accredited dental training institution.
• Excellent interpersonal and human relations skills, ability to maintain confidentiality and provide excellent customer service.
• Newly graduated Dental Assistants are encouraged to apply.