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Dental Assistant

Posted: May 30, 2024
Salary:US$17.00 - US$19.50 per hour
Location:Wellston
Job type: Permanent
Discipline:Allied
Reference:228155_1717079859
Work Location:On-site

Job description

Medix is hiring for a Dental Assistant in the STL area! This is a Full Time opportunity and will be fully onsite!

Role Overview:

  • 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 in manipulating suctioning and retraction apparatus in patient's mouth while assisting dentist.
  • (Utilize the practice of four handed dentistry)
  • Skill and dexterity in placing and manipulating motor driven instruments to perform intraoral prophylaxis procedures.
  • Responsible for registration of patients, updating insurance and other information.
  • Make appointments in coordination with school linked dentist.
  • Collect fees and close out the day.
  • Assists in oral exams, works with special needs families, reviews HIPAA consent forms with patients.
  • Sets up dental equipment, coordinates with school nurses and staff regarding setup and student schedule.
  • Conducts cleanings (prophy) and administer fluoride treatment.

Location: St. Louis Missouri 63112

Schedule: M-F 8:30-5:00

Pay: $17-19.50/hr

Requirements:

  • Either 2+ years of experience and NO schooling needed OR certification/schooling but no work experience -- both is great too!

Why this job?

  • Student loan forgiveness
  • Full Benefits Package
  • You will be working at a Federally Qualified Health Center and serving those who need it the most! Making a real impact on individual lives!

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