Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
- $500 sign-on bonus
This Apply goes through Jobg8, a job ad network that pays CareJobs.Now when you apply. It is the same job and the employer's own application, and it costs you nothing.
How this pay compares
This posting states $26–$32 an hour. Open dental assistant jobs in Missouri post a median of $27 an hour, the middle half $20.50–$28.50, across 9 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. Dental assistants employed in Missouri earn a median of $22.10 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Dentist, dental hygienist and dental assistant jobs in our research
- How long these jobs stay listed: Still listed at 7 days 89.8%
- Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 0.73x · Clicks 11
- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 48.1% · Stating an hourly rate 37.2%
From every open job we read and every apply click on this site, as of 5 Nov 2026. Every figure for Dentist, dental hygienist and dental assistant jobs
About the job
$500 SIGN-ON BONUS
A team that is aligned and patient-focused creates a great environment for patients, and for you as a member of the team. This is what we strive to be and who we want to join us in providing the best care possible for patients to help our communities be healthier, feel better, and smile with confidence.
We are seeking an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant that shares our passion for patient care and education, as well as creating a welcoming environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide chair-side clinical support to Dentists and Hygienists by charting, patient education, operatory set-up and clean-up
- Deliver a superior patient experience at all phases of their appointment
- Take and process X-Rays
- Perform procedures as directed by the Dentist and Hygienist, while maintaining a productive, efficient schedule
- Enter patient treatment plans and maintain files
- Complete sterilization processes for equipment and operatories
- Educate patients on the importance of their oral health and how it is best maintained
Qualifications
- Advanced Dental Assistant Certification (EFDA, EDDA, EFODA)
- Radiology certification required to be compliant with the State Dental Board
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Dental Assistant preferred
- Excellent time management and problem-solving skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office products and working with a dental software, experience with Dentrix preferred
- Excellent communication skills and a commitment to partnering with all team members to create a great environment
Benefits
As a valued team member, you’ll enjoy a rewarding career with growth opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits for full-time Expanded Functions Dental Assistants include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Wellness Program
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Employee Referral Program Bonuses
- Quarterly Bonus Opportunities
- 401k
- Career Growth Opportunities
An equal opportunity employer and an advocate for diversity and inclusion
Hourly rate
$26 - $32 USD
We take great pride in helping our communities be healthier, feel better, and smile with confidence. Daily, we are driven by our vision to provide an elite patient experience tailored to their needs to receive the best care possible.
Not only do our team members find it rewarding to help patients be healthier, but they also enjoy being part of an organization that supports their growth. Our commitment to professional development and promoting internally when appropriate allows for tremendous career opportunities.
From Elite Dental Partners's job posting, checked 5 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
Selected agencies hiring now
All agencies and apps →
AnnashaeLocum tenens agency
A veteran-owned staffing group placing physicians (including residents and fellows), nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, dentists, dental hygienists, behavioral health and allied professionals at government and private healthcare systems nationwide.
Elite365 Healthcare Workforce SolutionsLocum tenens agency
Locum tenens staffing for physicians, dentists and advanced practice providers.
These agencies and apps pay CareJobs.Now a referral fee when someone we introduce is placed or signs up. It costs you nothing and never changes your pay. Hospital and clinic jobs below keep their own order.
Sponsored jobs from job networks, which pay CareJobs.Now when you click one.
Free tools for this application: check your resume against this job, answer the application's questions or see every free tool.
New dentist, dental hygienist and dental assistant jobs in Missouri, by email
One email a week with the newest ones, straight from the employers' own careers sites, with the pay each posting states. Free, stop anytime.
About Elite Dental Partners
Elite Dental Partners hires dental staff and front-office staff in 9 states.
Hires in 9 statesPay on its listings: 75% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
More open jobs at Elite Dental Partners
More dentist, dental hygienist and dental assistant jobs
A dental hygienist or dental assistant?
One profile for every employer here. Hospitals, clinics and care companies ask us for people with a specific license, specialty, language or schedule: add yours once, and when a job fits, we introduce you, only with your yes. Free.
Elite Dental Partners openings, sent to you weekly
Each week we send the newest postings from Elite Dental Partners's own careers site, along with similar openings at other hospitals and care employers. It costs nothing and you can stop anytime.