Dental Assistant

CareArc; Emporia (KS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

CareArc is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant in Emporia, KS. This role includes supporting dental providers in patient care and performing various administrative tasks. Ideal candidates will have prior dental assisting experience and certification. Join our dedicated team and enjoy competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits from day one.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Paid vacation and sick time

Health, dental, and vision insurance

KPERS retirement plan

10 paid holidays

Paid life and long-term disability

Qualifications

• Dental Assisting experience required.
• Experience in a dental setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentist and hygienist during examinations and treatments.
• Take and record medical histories and vital signs.
• Prepare operatory and monitor infection control techniques.

Skills

Positive attitude

Team player

Education

Dental Assisting certification

Certification in Nitrous Oxide administration

Job description

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CareArc is accepting applications for a full-time Dental Assistant to join our dental team in Emporia. The Dental Assistant performs duties which assist all dental providers in the care and treatment of patients as well as occasional duties in reception, inventory and records.

Primary Functions

• Assist dentist & hygienist during examination and treatment of patients.
• Prepare patient, set up instrument trays and materials for treatment, and assist dentist & hygienist during dental procedures.
• Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients.
• Establish reason for visit and instruct patient on preparation for dentist's examination.
• Stock and prepare operatory according to dentist's specifications.
• Assist with various prosthetic and restorative procedures to include impressions, evacuation, retraction, cementation and homeostasis.
• Monitor proper infection control techniques.
• Maintain supply and inventory for operatory.
• Review patient charts for completeness, as well as order processing for referrals, x-ray, etc.
• Provide back up for co-workers when needed.
• Inform scheduled patients of any necessary schedule changes.
  
  

Qualifications

• Dental Assisting certification given preference
• Dental Assisting experience required
• Certification in Nitrous Oxide administration is beneficial
• Positive attitude
• Team player
  
  

Job Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Paid vacation and sick time
• KPERS retirement plan
• Health, dental, and vision insurance for self and family beginning first day of employment.
• HSA/HRA available
• 10 paid holidays
• Paid life and long-term disability
• Employee and family medical and dental discounts
• And many other voluntary benefits
  
  

CareArc is an EOE. Apply at www.CareArc.org/careers

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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