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Dental Assistant Float
Job Code:2026-NEOSHOADMINIOFFICES-328
Location:NEOSHO ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
  

Dental Assistant – Joplin, MO

ACCESS Family Care is currently seeking a Dental Assistant to join our team . We are looking for an individual who is dependable, patient-focused, and committed to supporting high-quality dental care in a community health setting. This position provides clinical support across multiple clinic locations. If you are compassionate and adaptable healthcare professional who enjoys working in diverse settings, we encourage you to apply.

ACCESS Family Care – Paid On-the-Job Training

At ACCESS Family Care, we believe in hiring people with potential and developing them into skilled professionals. Many dental assistants attend formal training programs before entering the workforce. Those programs can cost $3,000–$12,000 or more and often require months of unpaid classroom time.

Instead of requiring outside schooling, ACCESS Family Care provides paid, hands-on training that allows you to build a professional skillset while working as part of the care team.

Responsibilities

  • Assist the dentist during patient examinations and procedures

  • Prepare, sterilize, and maintain instruments and equipment

  • Take and record patient medical histories and vital signs as directed

  • Provide patient education and support

  • Maintain a clean and organized clinical environment

  • Document services accurately in the electronic health record

Qualifications

  • Strong communication and customer service skills

  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment

  • Previous dental experience is helpful but not required

  • Reliable transportation to commute to clinics as needed to provide coverage

  • Proficient in English/Spanish, a plus

Benefits

  • Competitive pay

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance

  • Retirement plan options

  • Paid time off and paid holidays

  • Employee wellness programs

  • Opportunities for professional development

Additional Requirements

 

ACCESS Family Care follows Federal Guidelines for Pre-employment Drug Screening, and background checks are completed for all new hires.
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Apply online by submitting updated resume or apply at www.accessfamilycare.org.