Expanded Function Dental Assistant

Digital X-rays, intraoral scanners and Dentrix keep the clinical side paperless. Gulf Coast Dental Care is a general dentistry practice offering cleanings, fillings, crowns, root canals and implants. Hygienists get 60-minute appointments, not 45. The role is new and comes from growth in our client base.

The Expanded Function Dental Assistant works chairside with two dentists and helps with sterilization, X-rays and patient comfort. This position is on site in Springfield.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate temporaries and bleaching trays.
• Mix and place impression materials, cements and temporary crowns.
• Help the front desk with checkout and scheduling when needed.
• Pass instruments and keep the field clear with suction and air/water.
• Monitor patients under nitrous oxide or IV sedation for oral surgery.
• Sterilize instruments, run the autoclave and log spore tests.

What you'll need

• 5+ years of chairside experience preferred.
• RDA, CDA (DANB) or EFDA credential where required by the state.
• Dental radiography certification in Missouri.
• Comfortable with Dentrix, Eaglesoft or Open Dental.
• Able to sit and stand for long periods with frequent hand work.
• Steady hands and attention to detail.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $49,000 - $57,000 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Employee discount
• Overtime pay

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Weekends as needed
• Overtime

Experience:

• Dental Assistant: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Start: Immediately.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Gulf Coast Dental Care.