Dental Assistant
Compass Health Network
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- Pay
- $24 to $26
- an hour
- Location
- Nevada, MO
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 15
- 4 days ago
Career path
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About the company
Compass Health Network
Hospital & health care · 1,001 to 5,000 employees
Join a mission-driven dental team providing compassionate, community-based oral health care.
What you'll do
- Take initiative and stay calm under pressure in fast-paced clinical settings
- Communicate clearly and professionally with patients, families, and team members
- Care deeply about both clinical excellence and patient comfort
- Are flexible, dependable, and open to traveling between clinic sites
- Embrace opportunities to advocate for oral health
What you need
- Assisting dentists and hygienists with a variety of procedures including preventive, restorative, oral surgery, and prosthodontics
- Preparing treatment rooms, instruments, and materials to ensure efficient, safe patient care
- Taking radiographs, vital signs, and performing dental charting and sterilization procedures
- Educating patients on oral hygiene techniques and the impact of nutrition on oral health
- Participating in school-based outreach and the Preventive Services Program (PSP)
- Supporting clinic operations through inventory, maintenance, and administrative tasks
- Traveling to other dental clinics as needed and assisting with front desk duties when cross-trained
- Education: a high school diploma
Key skills
dental assisting experienceComputer literateelectronic mailword processingoffice management system softwareBLS certificationvalid, unrestricted driver's license
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Support Smiles and Build Health as a Dental AssistantSchedule: Tuesday - Friday, 40 hours weekly.Join a mission-driven dental team providing compassionate, community-based oral health care. As a Dental Assistant, you'll play a vital role in helping patients feel at ease while assisting with procedures, promoting preventive care, and ensuring smooth clinic operations—from chairside support to community outreach.This Is a Great Opportunity for Someone Who:Loves helping people feel comfortable and confident in a clinical settingEnjoys hands-on teamwork and takes pride in being a key part of a patient’s care experienceWants to be part of an organization that values community health, education, and serviceKey ResponsibilitiesAssisting dentists and hygienists with a variety of procedures including preventive, restorative, oral surgery, and prosthodonticsPreparing treatment rooms, instruments, and materials to ensure efficient, safe patient careTaking radiographs, vital signs, and performing dental charting and sterilization proceduresEducating patients on oral hygiene techniques and the impact of nutrition on oral healthParticipating in school-based outreach and the Preventive Services Program (PSP)Supporting clinic operations through inventory, maintenance, and administrative tasksTraveling to other dental clinics as needed and assisting with front desk duties when cross-trainedRequirements, Skills, Knowledge and Expertise High School/GED preferredWORK EXPERIENCE/TRAINING/ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS • At least two (2) years dental assisting experience preferred • Computer literate in electronic mail, word processing, and office management system software required • A valid, unrestricted driver's license and agency established minimum automobile coverage upon hire required • BLS certification or ability to obtain required You’ll Be A Great Fit for This Role if You:Take initiative and stay calm under pressure in fast-paced clinical settingsCommunicate clearly and professionally with patients, families, and team membersCare deeply about both clinical excellence and patient comfortAre flexible, dependable, and open to traveling between clinic sitesEmbrace opportunities to advocate for oral healthBenefits