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Dental Assistant: Join Our Team at Mid-America Dental Center in Mt. Vernon, Mo.! Are you a dedicated and qualified Dental Assistant looking for an exciting opportunity? Look no further! Mid-America Dental Center is currently seeking passionate individuals to join our dynamic team. As a Dental Assistant with us, you will play a vital role in providing top-notch care to our patients and supporting our dental team. You will have the chance to perform a variety of essential tasks, greet and seat patients, and assist chairside during procedures. If you're an Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA), you will even have the opportunity to perform specific procedures under direct supervision. When you join our team, you'll be part of a collaborative environment where your skills and dedication will be valued. You'll also have access to a range of benefits, including competitive pay starting from $15.00 per hour, health insurance, professional development assistance, and more. If you have a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment, we want to hear from you! Flexibility and adaptability are also key, as you'll be working in a fast-paced dental office environment. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to take your dental career to the next level. Apply now and become a part of the Mid-America Dental Center family! JOB SPECIFICATIONS: There are no specific guidelines in Missouri for becoming a dental assistant. Some skills are needed in order to become proficient in the dental field. High School graduate or equivalent, CPR and first aid. To be eligible for expanded function duties, an assistant must take and pass a test of basic skills. Expanded Function Dental Assistants are required to take and pass a series of written and clinical tests in order to become licensed to perform specific tasks as outlined in the Missouri Dental Practice Act. COMPETENCIES: The following skills are needed to become proficient in the dental field. A good attitude and good work ethic, the ability to work closely with others as a team, the ability to write precisely and legibly, knowledge of dental procedures and terminology, the skill to work under pressure, to be able to work with many different age groups and flexibility, to adapt easily to daily routine. SKILLS: Taking x-rays, Autoclave – statim, varied dental materials, Ultrasonic, Model trimmer, Intra Oral Camera, O2 and N2O, X-ray machine, dental lathes, medical kit, panoramic x-ray, computers, hand pieces, x-ray trans-cranial. Expanded Functions: Restorative I, Restorative II, Orthodontics, Fixed Prosthetics, Removable Prosthetics. Contact us today to learn about the benefits of joining our practice and discover why most of our staff have been with us for over 20 years! Call for more information: (417) 466-7196 or send inquiries to MidAmericaDental.com.