Expanded Services Dental Assistant
Benevis•Kansas City, KS
•Onsite
About The Position
We are actively seeking a Dental Assistant to join our growing team! As an Expanded Services Dental Assistant (DA) you are an integral part of care team in providing support to the office and assisting the professional dental staff with treatment. Support our mission to providing excellent dental care in the community and help us create more smiles and memorable experiences. Join a team that believes in teamwork and truly cares about their patients.
Requirements
- Graduation from a senior high school or GED equivalent required
- Experience in Oral Surgery, Endo, Sedation Dentistry
- X-ray certification preferred according to State and individual practices
- CPR-BLS Certification
- Perform to the highest integrity by adhering to all government regulations, company standards, and company compliance programs
- Other duties as assigned
Nice To Haves
- Expanded Services Dental Certification
- 2 - 3 yrs dental experience required
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
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401K with match
- flexible spending accounts
- paid time off
- company holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
