Dental Assistant

Benevis•Kansas City, KS

17d•Onsite

About The Position

KC Dental is seeking a Dental Assistant to join their growing team. As a Dental Assistant (DA), you are an integral part of the care team in providing support to the office and assisting the professional dental staff with treatment. Support the mission to providing excellent dental care in the community and help create more smiles and memorable experiences. Join a team that believes in teamwork and truly cares about their patients. The company creates over a million smiles a year in the communities they serve and believes that every person deserves access to quality, affordable dental care. This mission drives everything they do. With over 2,000 employees in offices across the country from clinical to support staff - they are united in their mission to create happy, healthy smiles through providing high quality dental care in a fun, compassionate environment. The role involves getting out into the community to participate in local events including school screenings, presentations and any opportunity to promote a positive image. Participate in morning huddles, appreciate peers, and highlight great examples of customer focus and collaboration. The role involves working with children, as they make up 70% or more of the patient base.

Requirements

Graduation from a senior high school or GED equivalent required
X-ray certification preferred according to State and individual practices
Certified dental assistant credentials preferred according to State and individual practices
Bi-lingual in Spanish a plus (location dependent)
Perform to the highest integrity by adhering to all government regulations, company standards, and company compliance programs
Other duties as assigned

Nice To Haves

X-ray certification preferred according to State and individual practices
Certified dental assistant credentials preferred according to State and individual practices
Bi-lingual in Spanish a plus (location dependent)

Responsibilities

Deliver quality and compassionate care to every patient
Guide parents of minors and patients through our processes before treatment
Educate patients in oral hygiene instruction and provide postoperative instructions
Prepare patient for examination and treatment
Take x-rays and save to patient charts (dependent on location)
Responsible for the operational readiness of the hygiene bay and operatory rooms
Prepare tray set-ups for dental procedures
Mix amalgam, cement, pulp paste and prepare impression materials
Sterilize and disinfect instruments, equipment, chairs and rooms
Assist professional dental staff with treatment
Document patient information, treatment plans, and procedures in patient chart
Assist with suctioning, holding retractors and suture cutting during surgical procedures
Pour, trim and polish impression casts
Fabricate custom impression trays
Perform to the highest integrity by adhering to all government regulations, company standards, and company compliance programs
Other duties as assigned