Dental Assistant

Role Purpose Responsible for performing dental procedures under dentist's direct supervision, in accordance with state laws. Have direct patient care responsibilities. Responsibilities Assists dentists in providing direct chair side dental care of the patient. Accurately documents all pertinent dental information in the patient chart/record. Ensures patient information is current in their chart/record. Ensures patient care supplies and equipment are kept up to par level and maintained in working order. Schedule patient appointments and coordinate dental care referrals as needed. PRN shifts with minimum of 3 shifts per 6‑week period. Shift times: 6:45am‑3:00pm. Minimum Requirements High School Diploma or GED. Dental Assistant Certificate. 2‑5 years experience as Dental Assistant. No required supervisor experience. Preferred Requirements Associate's Degree, Dentistry. 5‑10 years experience. Benefits and Legal Statement Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date. Disability insurance paid by BJC. Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution. 401(k) plan with BJC match. Tuition Assistance available on first day. BJC Institute for Learning and Development. Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts. Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time. Adoption assistance. Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr