Dental Assistant
Dental Assistant
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Job Description
Perform a variety of technical duties to assist dentist in the examination and treatment of patients; perform related duties involved in the care and maintenance of dental instruments equipment and supplies.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Assist in the dental treatment of patients to include seating patients providing dentist with instruments and equipment and mixing filling and impression materials chart examination and treatment results on patients dental record.
- Take and process x-rays
- Counsel patients about preventative dental care and nutrition
- Perform a variety of office management tasks
- Operatory and instrument infection control
- Sterilizing dental instruments and equipment for each patient
- Organizing and laying out instruments for dentists use
- Handing instruments and other materials to dentist during procedures
- Taking impressions of patients teeth for casts
- Using suction and swabs to keep patients mouths clear and dry during procedures
- Applying topical anesthetic to patients mouths
- Removing stitches
- Make temporary crowns
- Obtaining patients dental records
- Questioning patients about their medical history and recording the information for dentists reference
- Making patients feel comfortable before during and after dental treatment
- Any other duties as assigned by supervisor
The preceding list of essential functions and major responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Current unencumbered State of Kansas or National Certified or Registered Dental Assistant Credentials preferred.
- CPR certification for Health Care Providers required.
- Current vaccination record meeting ACIP Healthcare Workers Recommendations
- Graduate of accredited dental assisting program or at least 1 year of dental experience preferred
- Nitrous Oxide certification preferred
Join our team at Konza Prairie Community Health Center and experience a workplace that truly values your well-being. We take pride in offering a comprehensive range of employee benefits designed to support your health financial security and work-life balance. Heres what you can expect:
- Medical Dental and Vision Coverage: Take advantage of our robust health plans to ensure you and your familys well-being.
- Paid Time Off (PTO): Generous PTO accrual of up to 7.71 hours per pay period for a healthy work-life balance.
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match: Secure your financial future with our retirement savings plan complemented by employer contributions.
- Employee Discounts: Insured employees and their immediate family members can enjoy exclusive discounts when utilizing Konzas in-house medical dental and pharmacy services.
- Early Friday Closure: Konza clinics close at 2 pm every Friday allowing you to kick off your weekend early.
Employment Type
Full-Time
