Dental Assistant (Hiring Immediately)

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Specialized Dental Partners is a doctor-led network of 275+ specialty dental practices and 450+ doctors across multiple states. We offer the scale, resources, and professional connections that help specialists and teammates thrive, while maintaining the supportive culture and local relationships that define our organization.

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Dental Assistant - Joplin Endodontics

Get the best of both worlds! Our fast-paced, growing office is looking for a Dental Assistant who is willing to support both clinical and front-office responsibilities. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys assisting chairside while also helping with front-office tasks. We’re looking for a high-energy, dependable team player with an excellent work ethic and a positive attitude.

Schedule: Full Time, Monday-Thursday 7:00am-4:30pm

• Provide chairside clinical support to doctors by assisting with procedures, charting, patient education, and operatory set-up and clean-up.
• Deliver a superior patient experience throughout all phases of the appointment.
• Take and process X-rays.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.
• Complete sterilization and infection control processes for equipment and operatories.
• Welcome, comfort, and educate patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care.
• Provide front-office support as needed, including greeting and checking in patients, answering phones, scheduling appointments, and assisting with other administrative duties.
• Help ensure a seamless patient experience by supporting both clinical and front-office operations.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and follow all workplace regulations and protocols.
• Please note that additional responsibilities may be assigned based on the needs of the practice.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Dental assisting experience
• Excellent communication skills and a team-first attitude
• Reliable, organized, and comfortable in a high-level clinical setting

We Offer

• Competitive Compensation
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance & Wellness Programs
• Additional Voluntary Benefits
• And More!

Benefits available to eligible full-time and part-time employees working 20+ hours per week!

Specialized Dental Partners, its affiliates, related companies and independently owned supported clinical practices are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

The salary range for this role is $18-$24 per hour. At Specialized Dental Partners, its affiliates, related companies and independently owned supported clinical practices, we are committed to ensuring fair and equitable pay for all employees. We adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding pay equity and non-discrimination. Our compensation practices are designed to ensure that employees are paid fairly based on their role, experience, performance, and contributions to the company, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We regularly review our compensation practices and conduct p