Dental Assistant

Guardian Dentistry Partners; Fanning (KS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed hourly rate

Paid vacation & holidays

401k with matching

Benefits for 30+ hours

Job summary

Guardian Dentistry Partners is seeking a Dental Assistant to support our dentists with a patient‑centered approach. The ideal candidate demonstrates empathy, patience, quick thinking, and a desire to help others while assisting during procedures and maintaining rooms and records.

Responsibilities include preparing rooms, taking X-rays, greeting patients, scheduling, and advising on oral hygiene. We offer competitive pay, benefits, and a flexible schedule for 30+ hour employees.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of Dental Assisting experience preferred.
• Outstanding professionalism, high moral standards, and a self-motivated work ethic.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build trusting relationships with co-workers and patients.
• Driven personality to strive to be the best in the profession and provide the best care for patients.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms and sterilize instruments for dentists.
• Maintain knowledge of mouth anatomy and dental terms.
• Assist dentists during procedures by passing instruments and anticipating needs.
• Take and process X-rays of patients.
• Greet patients and schedule appointments; advise on oral hygiene.
• Maintain patient records and assist with payments; handle general admin duties.
• Deliver clear oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions to patients.

Skills

Dental experience

Professionalism

Communication

Motivation

Job description

Location: Deeb & Fanning DDS

Our Dental Assistants deliver “Best in Class” care to every patient, every day. The ideal candidate for this position is an individual that has a high level of empathy, patience, quick thinking, and a willingness to want to help others. The Dental Assistant “assists” our Dentist during a variety of dental procedures. Whether you are an experienced Dental Assistant, or you are motivated to learn more about the dental industry we would like to tell you more.

Dental Assisting Job Responsibilities:

• Preparing exam rooms, sterilizing instruments, and ensuring necessary equipment is ready for dentists
• Knowledge of general anatomy of the mouth and dental terms
• Understanding of crowns, fillings, extractions, root canals and implants
• Assisting dentists during procedures by handing them instruments and anticipating needs
• Taking and processing X-rays of patients
• Perform lab tasks as instructed
• Greeting patients as they arrive and scheduling appointments
• Advising patients on recommended oral hygiene
• Maintaining accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
• Strong communications skills required to deliver oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
• Handling general administrative and other duties to maintain the dental practice

Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of Dental Assisting experience preferred
• Outstanding professionalism, high moral standards, and a self-motivated work ethic
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build trusting relationships with your co-workers and patients
• Driven personality to want to strive to be the best in your profession and provide the best care for our patients

Compensation & Benefits:

• Guaranteed Hourly Rate
• Paid Vacation & Paid Holidays
• 401k Program: with matching contributions
• Benefits: (offered at 30 hours or more)
• Competitive health, dental, and vision plan
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Schedules

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability status or other legally protected status. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.