Dental Assistant – Missouri Dental Specialists
Missouri Dental Specialists is seeking a driven and enthusiastic individual to join our clinical team as a Dental Assistant. We are a fast-paced, specialty dental practice committed to excellence in patient care and team collaboration. We are looking for more than just someone to fill a role — we want a team member who is motivated, adaptable, and eager to contribute to the ongoing success and growth of our practice.
Key Attributes of the Ideal Candidate:
- Outstanding customer service and interpersonal skills
- Friendly, professional, and self-motivated demeanor
- Strong multitasking and critical thinking abilities
- Flexible and solutions-oriented, with a team-focused mindset
- Willingness to grow, adapt, and thrive in an evolving environment
- Ability to build lasting relationships with patients, teammates, and referring offices
Role Requirements & Expectations:
- Chairside dental assisting, sterilization, radiographs, and CBCT imaging
- Inventory tracking and supply management
- Occasional cross-training in administrative duties, including phone support and insurance verification
- Ability to work occasional extended hours for emergency patient care
- Primary location: Jefferson City, with travel two days per week to our Rolla location
Preferred Qualifications:
- 1–3+ years of dental assisting experience
- Prior experience with dental imaging, patient care, and front office operations is a plus
- Dental experience is preferred but not required — we are willing to train the right candidate
Compensation:
- Starting pay is based off of experience and will be discussed during the interview process
If you are passionate about patient care, thrive in a collaborative team environment, and are ready to take the next step in your dental career, we’d love to hear from you.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Jefferson City, MO 65109 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Jefferson City, MO 65109: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
