Dental Assistant

Overview Dentistry with a work-life balance––Make a difference while doing what you love! If you’re looking for a career opportunity at a competitive salary while helping kids in need, let’s talk. Big Smiles , a school-based mobile dental practice, is seeking a Dental Assistant in St. Louis , MO and surrounding areas to help provide dental care to underserved children at their school. Our innovative in school dental program offers something different than a traditional dental practice. With a workday that ends with the school day and no nights or weekends, our program is perfect for people looking for a diverse and different working environment, working parents and anyone who wants to make a difference in the dental field. Dental Assistant Qualifications X-ray License Digital X-ray Imaging experience Coronal Polishing (preferred, not required) CPR certified Work experience as a Dental Assistant Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and willing to travel Works well with children Organized, detail-oriented and able to multi-task Team player and able to work on a small team Ability to lift up to 50 lbs Dental Assistant Responsibilities Dental Assisting Services during mobile dental clinics Digital X-ray Imaging Patient Records Charting Equipment Set-up, Breakdown, and Sterilization Assistance Travel Daily to and from school sites Benefits Evenings, weekends and summers off! Working a school day schedule (about 6 – 7 hours); on average between 8:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. Benefit package (health, dental, vision) Unique work experience and flexible scheduling Full-time position Competitive compensation State-of-the-art portable dental equipment Latest technology & digital radiography Big Smiles is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Big Smiles Dental