Dental Assistant
Benevis•Topeka, KS
•Onsite
About The Position
Topeka Dental is seeking a Dental Assistant to join their growing team. As a Dental Assistant (DA), you will be an integral part of the care team, providing support to the office and assisting the professional dental staff with treatment. This role supports the mission of providing excellent dental care in the community and helping to create more smiles and memorable experiences. The ideal candidate will love working with children, as they make up 70% or more of the patient base, and will participate in local community events to promote a positive image of the company.
Requirements
- Graduation from a senior high school or GED equivalent required
- 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
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Monthly bonuses based on Office performance
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401K with match
- Flexible spending accounts
- Paid time off
- Company holidays
- Continuing education reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
