Dental Assistant

Chcsek; Iola (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Chcsek in Iola, Kansas is seeking a Dental Assistant to support the dental team. You'll assist the Dentist and Dental Hygienist with primary care dental services, ensuring a sterile working environment and maintaining supply inventory. The role requires a high school diploma, Nitrous Oxide certification, and Basic Life Support certification. Ideal candidates should be customer-focused and possess good interpersonal skills. Strong knowledge of electronic health records is crucial for efficient patient management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Nitrous Oxide certification required or obtained within nine months.
• Basic Life Support certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist Dentist and Dental Hygienist in direct patient care.
• Prepare dental instruments and maintain clinic supplies.
• Demonstrate proper charting in electronic dental record.

Skills

Social and cultural sensitivity

Emergency situation handling

Customer service

Electronic health record proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nitrous Oxide certification

Basic Life Support certification

Graduate from Dental Assisting Program

Certified Dental Assistant

Job description

CORE VALUES

The core values of Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas (CHC/SEK) are dignity and stewardship. Each staff member is expected to perform their job duties in a way that preserves dignity for our patients and maintains good stewardship of the Center's resources.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

This position is part of the dental team. It is responsible for assisting the Dentist and Dental Hygienist in the direct provision of primary care dental services, including sterilization, preparation, and inventory control of dental instruments and supplies. The role may involve providing training to students and new hires and must maintain confidentiality in accordance with CHC policies and HIPAA regulations.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

1. Preparation in primary clinic, maintaining adequate clinic supplies for patient treatment per clinical protocols and/or Dentist's or Dental Hygienist's direction.
2. Anticipates the sequence of dental procedures and is prepared in advance to allow the Dentist to work efficiently.
3. Reviews the patient's health history for documentation and demonstrates proper charting in electronic dental record.
4. Maintains a sterile and neat working environment and observes universal precautions at all times.
5. Assumes responsibilities associated with expanded duties delegated by the Dentist, serving as the chair‑side assistant.
6. Supports dental outreach activities, as assigned.

The essential functions listed are not an exhaustive list of every task the employee is required to complete. Employees are expected to perform all other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

1. High school diploma or equivalent required.
2. Nitrous Oxide certification required or obtained within nine (9) months from date of hire.
3. Basic Life Support certification required upon hire or obtained within six (6) months from date of hire.
4. Graduate from Dental Assisting Program, preferred.
5. Certified Dental Assistant, preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Social and cultural sensitivity appropriate to an ethnically and economically diverse patient-and employee-base.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the rationale for appropriate patient care.
3. Communicates through appropriate channels and uses proper chain of command for patient complaints.
4. Ability to handle emergency situations calmly and effectively.
5. Must be computer literate and proficient with the organization’s electronic health record.
6. Maintain good interpersonal relationships with co‑workers and other members of the health care team.
7. Provide customer service in accordance with the organization’s mission.
8. Be courteous and respectful when interacting with patients and family members.
9. Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with the organization’s policy and procedure and HIPAA requirements.
10. Any combination of education and work experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

WORKING CONDITIONS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.