Dental Assistant
- Pay
- $18 per hour
- Location
- SLU Saint Louis, MO · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Mid-level
- Education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Listed
- 29 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- dental procedures
- infection control
- sterilization
- dental imaging
Also useful
- four-handed dentistry
- periodontal charting
About the role
Who is Saint Louis University? Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation's oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities. SLU, which also has a campus in Madrid, Spain, is recognized for world-class academics, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service.
JOB SUMMARY The Dental Assistant provides exemplary patient care and assists dentists during examination and treatment of patients. This position also prepares clinical areas, instruments, and materials, provides imaging services, and utilizes four-handed dentistry. This position involves periodontal charting and instructs patients in oral hygiene and have a firm grasp of dental procedures.
The Dental Assistant will p rofessionally communicate with the Dental Assistant team, faculty, and residents, while providing exemplary patient care.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSBILITIES Utilize s special solutions and sterilization bags; d ispose s of biohazard accordingly and maintai n s infection control Prepares operatories and instrument trays for procedures for multiple disciplines Reviews schedule for each discipline to properly prepare for the day; m inimal periodontal charting Cleans, oi l s, and sterilize s equipment Performs other duties as assigned KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Excellent communications skills Team player and ability to multi-task Knowledge of dental procedures and terminology Ability to operate dental equipment Ability to provide imaging services Ability to maintain infection control and sterilization of dental equipment Abil ity to maint ain pati ent confidentiality in ac cordance with HIPP A policy MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High School Diploma or the equivalent Six months of experience or training as a dental assistant PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) Hours for this position are Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Starting at $18.00 per hour, with pay based on experience. If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
Function Dental Staff Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.
From Slu's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 11, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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Common questions
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The Dental Assistant posting at Slu states compensation of $18 per hour. It is listed as a full-time position. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on Slu's official career site.
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This Dental Assistant position at Slu is located in SLU Saint Louis, MO (On-site). Always check Slu's application page for specific state eligibility or relocation policies.
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