Dental Assistant in Training

PDS Health • Lawrence, KS

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About The Position

West Lawrence Dentistry is seeking a Dental Assistant in Training. The role provides opportunities to learn new skills from experienced professionals and gain valuable experience. The trainee learns and performs basic dental assisting functions under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist and in accordance with applicable state requirements. The position supports patient care, infection control, radiography after required state radiation-safety requirements are completed, patient education, charting, and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

• No prior dental experience is required.

Nice To Haves

• Customer service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Learn and perform basic dental assisting functions in accordance with the applicable state’s Dental Auxiliaries Table of Permitted Duties under the direct supervision of the licensed dentist.
• Participate in the Perfect Patient Experience by learning to keep patients focused on optimal treatment while attending to their individual needs and concerns.
• Learn and complete infection-control procedures for sterilization and operatory cleaning and disinfection to help ensure patient and team-member safety.
• Complete radiographs and intra-oral pictures at the dentist’s direction only after completing all state requirements regarding radiation safety.
• Prepare for patient-care procedures and carry them out efficiently, including preparing the patient and procedure tray, providing basic chairside support, and handing the patient off to the front desk for follow-up appointment scheduling.
• Instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care as directed by the dentist.
• Record patient charting and treatment notes in the digital patient chart as directed by the dentist.
• Present the treatment record, consents, and health history to the dentist before patient treatment.
• Maintain compliance with applicable state, federal, and other regulations and policies, including OSHA, WC, Dental Board, HIPAA, ADA, DOL, and HR policies and practices.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Continuing Education (CE Units).
• Paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Child care assistance.
• 401K.
• Paid time to volunteer in the local community.
• Shift premium pay for eligible roles that work weekends.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed