Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant | Whiteman AFB, Missouri | Competitive Salary 

Join Spectrum Healthcare Resources (SHR), a trusted industry leader for over 35 years, and make a change in your career with the Military Medical system. Enjoy freedom from the traditional pressures of the managed care system while making a difference in the lives of our Nation's armed forces and their family. 

Why Choose Military Medicine with SHR? 

Military medicine is a specialized field dedicated to the medical care and well-being of military personnel, Veterans, and their families.

• Appreciative Patient Base: This fully insured patient population benefits from a strong network of government resources aimed at assisting military families and dependents, ensuring comprehensive care and support

• Unparalleled Work-Life Balance: Healthcare professionals deserve a true balance within their personal and professional lives. Enjoy generous PTO, paid federal holidays, and flexible employment opportunities with SHR

• Thriving Team Environment: Enjoy full employee status, including a comprehensive benefits package, access to updated facilities, and a highly trained multidisciplinary care team 

Position Details:

• Monday-Friday Hours

• Paid Time Off
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Health and dental coverage.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunity to care for our Military Families

What we need from you:

• Certificate or Associate Degree as a dental assistant/technician from a program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) of the American Dental Association (ADA) and 12 months experience within the preceding 36 months OR

• Certification from a military dental technician or dental assistant school and 12 months experience within the preceding 36 months OR
• Certification from a Red Cross Dental Assistant course and 12 months experience within the preceding 36 months OR
• 36 months experience within the preceding 60 months as a dental assistant in a private practice or a military clinic OR
• Membership in good standing with the American Association of Dental Assistant with required continuing education and 12 months experience within the preceding 36 months OR
• Graduation from a state accredited program for dental assistants or dental technology within the preceding 12 months
• All training must have included a course in radiation physics; radiation biology; radiation health, safety and protection; X-ray films and radiographic film qualify; radiographic techniques; darkroom and processing techniques; film mounting and digital radiographic processing techniques (Completion of a military dental technician or dental assistant “A” school will fulfill this requirement. Similarly, Dental Assistant program transcripts documenting dental X-ray training will also suffice)
• In addition to one of the above requirements:
  • Must be certified as a Dental Radiographer  (Completion of a military dental technician or dental assistant “A” school will fulfill this requirement. Similarly, Dental Assistant program transcripts documenting dental X-ray training will also suffice)
  • Must have 6 months expereince as a Dental Assistant after graduation

Why you'll love us:

At SHR, we utilize over thirty-five years of experience providing optimal solutions for federal agencies that are both innovative and cost-effective. We hold ourselves to the highest standard to ensure successful outcomes for the facilities and healthcare professionals we serve. As a Joint Commission Certified Healthcare Resource, dependability and service are the driving forces of our mission. 

EOE/Disabled/Veterans

Interested in growing your career with competitive pay and work life balance?  Apply today!