About Ballwin Dental Care
WE ARE GROWING!!
Are you looking for an office where you will be part of an established team of dental professionals? You have found us! Ballwin Dental Care has been serving the Ballwin area for almost 50 years as a non-corporate, family-owned office. Our focus is on building a patient-centered culture so that we can advocate for our patients and give them a great dental home.
Would you be looking for an opportunity to make a difference within the community? That's us too! We host community events like our circus-themed Kids' Cleaning Day and have an in-office program that helps our patients keep up with their oral health while also regularly donating to charities that our team chooses!
Maybe you are looking for an office where you can learn and develop your skills? You guessed it- that is Ballwin Dental Care! We have recently expanded to a new, larger office for room to grow our practice. We have doctors with specialties that our patients love and you can join us on our journey!
Whatever you are looking for in an office, we think you would find it with us. We offer a top-notch, private practice that is state of the art!
Why come work at Ballwin Dental Care?
We know your time is valuable, so our office offers a competitive hourly wage AND you have the opportunity to increase your income through monthly bonuses, earn a dollar more for evening hours and weekends, and start a 401(k) with match. Family time is a key part of our office impact, so we are a large office with a large team and that allows us to cover for one another when we need time off. Our program of charitable giving makes a difference to our community and also directly helps our patients keep up with treatment in our office! We provide uniforms and free or discounted dental care to all of our employees. You will also have the option to sign up for health and vision insurance if you work over 30 hours with our office.
Mission Statement- “We are genuinely concerned about the comfort and dental health of our patients!”
Our Mission is to provide our patients with the best dental care anywhere and to become their dentist for life. We never forget how it feels to be a patient, so we strive to make them as comfortable as possible. Our warm, friendly staff is always ready to serve and answer their dental questions and concerns.
Responsibilities
- Welcome customers in the dental office
- Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
- Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
- Sterilize instruments according to regulations
- Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
- Undertake lab tasks as instructed
- Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
- Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
- Schedule appointments
- Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
Skills
- 2+ years of proven experience as a Dental Assistant
- Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
- Understanding of health & safety regulations
- Good computer skills
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Attention to detail
- Well-organized and reliable
- High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is an asset
- Additional certification or training is an asset
Requirements:
- "Team-Player" Mentality
- Available to work 2 evenings per week until 8pm
- Available to work 1 Saturday morning per month 7:30am to 12pm
We are an established team that loves to work together and support each other. We work hard and we play hard so you will not be just another face in our organization: You will be part of a team that wants to work with you to help you achieve your personal and professional goals!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Are you willing to work 1- 2 evenings per week until 8:00pm
and one Saturday Morning per month from 7:30am-12pm?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Dental Assisting: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person