DENTAL ASSISTANT

Vibrant Health KC • Kansas City, KS

4h

About The Position

Supports dental care delivery by preparing treatment rooms, patients, instruments, and materials; passing instruments and materials; performing procedures in compliance with the dental practice act.

Supports Medical-Dental Integration by working with the medical providers and CMAs as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED certificate
• Current CPR (BLS) Certificate (may be obtained after hire)
• Develop rapport with patients and their families, community and other health care personnel.
• Exhibit a professional and respectful demeanor.
• Work successfully independently and within a team, shifting tasks, prioritize tasks, problem-solve daily, and complete work within deadline
• Demonstrate excellent customer service, helpfulness, and a positive attitude.
• Possess superior organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrate the ability to recognize, understand, and appreciate the value of cultural diversity and communicate medical information in plain language.
• Demonstrate social and cultural sensitivity appropriate to ethnically and economically diverse patients and staff.
• Exhibit experience and working knowledge of local community resources
• Hold current drivers’ license and reliable transportation.
• Travel to all parts of the facility and throughout the community.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Spanish/English
• Dental Assistant Certification

Responsibilities

• Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
• Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient.
• Assists patients in resolving minor difficulties, answering questions and giving directions as authorized by the dentist or dental hygienist.
• Assists dentist in completion of dental procedures by positioning instruments for dentist's access; suctioning; passing instruments.
• Provides materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient's mouth.
• Provides diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies in accordance with state regulations and dental department protocol; pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts.
• Sterilizes instruments and disinfects surfaces in accordance with clinic policy and OSHA/Kansas Dental Board regulations.
• Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory.
• Educates patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions as directed by the dentist or dental hygienist.
• Documents dental care services by charting in patient records as instructed by dentist or dental hygienist.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Ensures operation of dental equipment by following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs as needed, according to dental department policy/protocol.
• Maintains dental operatory supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; compiling a supply order list; verifying receipt of supplies, as directed.
• Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Insures the proper disposal of all contaminated or potentially contaminated materials and sharps in accordance with dental department policy and state/federal regulations.
• Assists with and monitors patient flow; receives and places necessary telephone calls consistent with professionals matters, clinic business and patient care.
• Applies fluoride varnish to patients during well-child checks, asthma follow-ups and/or weight management appointments as requested.
• Other tasks as identified and delegated, within Kansas Dental Board scope of practice restrictions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED