- Salary
- $24 – $26/hr
- Location
- Columbia, Missouri
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Healthcare
- Education
- High School
- Source
- Pinpoint
Description
Dental Assistant
Department: Dental
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Columbia - Portland Street, Mobile Dental Unit
Reporting To: Stephanie Thorne
Compensation: $24.00 - $26.00 / hour
Description
Support Smiles and Build Health as a Dental Assistant
Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:45a-4:15p
Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:45a-4:15p
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 setting
- Enjoys hands-on teamwork and takes pride in being a key part of a patient’s care experience
- Wants to be part of an organization that values community health, education, and service
Key Responsibilities
- 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
Requirements, Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
High School/GED preferred
WORK 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:
• 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 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
Skills
BLSPatient Care