Burrell Behavioral Health is hiring: Dental Assistant in Hannibal

Overview

Job Title: Dental Assistant
Location: Hannibal, MO
Department: Clarity Health: Dental Services
Employment Type: Full Time
Shift: Monday-Friday

As a Dental Assistant, you will assist dentists and hygienists in chairside procedures and handle preparation and setup of instruments, materials, and equipment, as well as ordering and maintaining supplies and inventory. The ideal candidate is compassionate, detail-oriented, and committed to providing excellent patient care.

Hannibal, MO offers a high quality of life. Join us in making a difference in the lives of our patients and advancing your career in dentistry!

Responsibilities

• 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 for dental procedures.
• Supply Management: Order and maintain supplies and inventory to ensure availability of necessary materials for patient care.
• Patient Record Keeping: Accurately record information on patient records and maintain organized documentation.
• Patient Care: Attend to patient needs with patience, care, compassion, and understanding to foster a comfortable environment.
• Sterilization and Maintenance: Sterilize instruments and clean and maintain equipment and work areas according to infection control standards.
• Problem Identification: Identify related medical and/or social problems and order supplies as needed to support patient care.
• Inventory Documentation: Maintain thorough documentation of inventory and ensure accountability in supply management.
• Compliance with Standards: Perform tasks in accordance with standards from the American Dental Association, Missouri Dental Board, and National Network of Oral Health Access.
• Adaptability: Perform other duties as assigned to support the dental team.

Education and Experience

• Graduation from high school preferred, but not required.
• Maintain current CPR certification.
• Previous experience desired, but not required.

Licenses and Certifications

• None required.

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.

Benefits

• Employee benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement, life, and more
• Competitive 401(k) retirement savings plan with up to 5% match for part-time and full-time employees
• Company-paid basic life insurance
• Paid time off for full-time employees (29 days)
• Emergency Medical Leave Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts – healthcare and dependent care
• Health & Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discount Program
• Mileage Reimbursement

About Brightli / Mission

Brightli is on a mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, advocate for increased access to mental health and substance use care, and evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet client needs. We prioritize a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Preferred Family Health Care is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.