Dental Assistant

Job Description:

Dental Assistant

Location: Saint Louis, MODepartment: Dental ServicesEmployment Type: Full Time💰 $2,500 Sign-On Bonus

About the Role

If you’re passionate about helping others and want a role where your work directly improves people’s health and confidence, this is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact. As a Dental Assistant, you’ll be a vital member of a compassionate, collaborative dental team committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.

In this position, you’ll gain hands-on clinical experience, build lasting patient relationships, and contribute to expanding access to oral healthcare in your community. The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, eager to learn, and motivated by the opportunity to support both patients and providers.

What We Offer

• Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling, legal support, and financial consultation for you and your household at no cost

• Mileage Reimbursement – Company-paid mileage for approved work-related travel

• Employee Discounts – Hotels, theme parks, attractions, and college tuition

• Supportive Workplace Culture – A team environment that values humanity, wellbeing, and joy in the workplace

• Additional Perks & Benefits – More information available at the bottom of this posting

Key Responsibilities

• Assist dentists and hygienists during chairside procedures in a general dental practice setting

• Prepare treatment rooms by setting up instruments, materials, and equipment

• Provide compassionate, clear communication and support to patients throughout their visit

• Clean, sterilize, and maintain instruments, equipment, and clinical areas

• Accurately document patient information and treatment notes in accordance with policy

• Maintain inventory by ordering, stocking, and tracking supplies

• Identify and communicate patient medical or social concerns to the dental team

• Follow standards and guidelines set by the American Dental Association, Missouri Dental Board, and National Network of Oral Health Access

• Perform other duties as needed to support smooth clinic operations

Education, Experience & Credentials

• High school diploma

• BLS certification required (may be obtained after hire)

• Previous dental assisting experience preferred, but not required

Additional Qualifications

• Willingness to learn, strong communication skills, and ability to follow instructions accurately

• Ability to support patients, maintain charts and reports, and complete all required training

• Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, current auto insurance, and successful completion of all required background checks

• Proof of being free from infectious or contagious diseases (e.g., TB) prior to hire and annually thereafter

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform sedentary work, including exerting up to 10 pounds occasionally

• Frequent repetitive use of hands, fingers, and arms for assisting and documentation

• Ability to sit for extended periods, with occasional standing and walking as needed

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.