Compassionate Chairside Dental Assistant

GraceMed Health Clinic Inc.; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

GraceMed Health Clinic, Inc. in Topeka, KS is seeking a Dental Assistant.

You will prepare patients, assist dentists during exams and procedures, take digital x-rays, sterilize equipment, manage records, and provide post-treatment guidance while maintaining confidentiality and a patient‑focused approach.

This full‑time, non‑exempt position requires a high school diploma and a DA program or related certificate; CPR certification within 30 days is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate from an accredited Dental Assistant program preferred; other certificates may be considered with related experience.
• CPR certification required (must be obtained within 30 days of employment).

Responsibilities

• Prepares the patient for treatment, accesses dental records and provides instruments and materials needed during procedures.
• Obtains and/or reviews patient and family history in dental record.
• Chaperones and assists dentists during exams and procedures.
• Returns or receives patient calls during office hours; triages patients by phone or in person and coordinates care.
• Maintains and stocks exam rooms.
• Cleans and sterilizes equipment and instruments.
• Provides post-treatment and oral health care instruction as requested.
• Takes impressions for study models/crowns/bridges/dentures and pours models when needed.
• Takes digital X-rays as directed by the dentist.
• Maintains clinical equipment and supplies.

Skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality & ethics

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate from accredited Dental Assistant program preferred

CPR certification required

Job description

GraceMed Health Clinic, Inc. in Topeka, KS is seeking a Dental Assistant.

You will prepare patients, assist dentists during exams and procedures, take digital x-rays, sterilize equipment, manage records, and provide post-treatment guidance while maintaining confidentiality and a patient‑focused approach.

This full‑time, non‑exempt position requires a high school diploma and a DA program or related certificate; CPR certification within 30 days is required.