Dental Assistant-1

Job Description:

Job Title: Dental Asst I

Location: Saint Louis, MO

Department: Dental Services

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:
As a Dental Assistant I, you will play an essential role in supporting dentists, hygienists, and the dental team to deliver exceptional patient care. This position offers the opportunity to engage directly with patients, assist in clinical procedures, maintain accurate records, and contribute to a smooth and efficient dental practice. By joining our compassionate and collaborative team, you will help improve the oral health and well-being of the community while developing your skills and advancing your career in dentistry.

In this role, you will perform chairside assisting, prepare instruments and equipment, manage inventory, and document patient information accurately. You will support patient comfort and safety during procedures and assist the dental team in delivering high-quality care. This role also provides opportunities for professional growth as you learn and expand your skills in a dynamic clinical environment.

This position offers…
· Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
· Mileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travel
· Employee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition
· Workplace Culture – An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce
· Additional Perks & Benefits – Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more

Key Responsibilities:
· Assist dentists and hygienists in chairside procedures routinely performed in a general dental practice
· Prepare and set up instruments, materials, and equipment for each procedure
· Maintain accurate patient records and document all treatments and procedures
· Attend to patients with patience, care, compassion, and understanding
· Sterilize instruments and ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of equipment and work areas
· Order, maintain, and track inventory of supplies and materials
· Identify related medical or social issues affecting patient care and coordinate as needed
· Perform all duties in compliance with the American Dental Association, the Missouri Dental Board, and the National Network of Oral Health Access
· Complete other duties as assigned

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:
· High school graduation preferred, but not required
· Maintain current CPR certification
· Previous dental assisting experience desired, but not required

Additional Qualifications:
· Ability and willingness to learn and expand abilities
· Ability to establish and maintain effective communication with patients and coworkers
· Ability to follow oral and written instructions
· Strong organizational skills for maintaining charts, records, logs, and reports
· Ability to motivate patients and provide patient-centered care
· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and patients

Physical Requirements:
· Sedentary work involving sitting most of the time, with occasional walking or standing
· Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 10 pounds
· Repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and arms for typing and writing
· Ability to perform tasks required for sterilization and setup of dental instruments

Position Perks & Benefits:

Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life

Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more

Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within

Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness

Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Preferred Family Health Care is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.