Dental Assistant

The University of Kansas Hospital; Kansas; On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Hospital is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dental examinations and treatments. Responsibilities include preparing patients, sterilizing instruments, and maintaining patient records. Ideal candidates will be high school graduates and possess or obtain dental assistant certification.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Dental Assistant Certification preferred upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentist during procedures and prepare instruments.
• Record patient histories and take dental x-rays.
• Support front office with scheduling and reception as needed.

Skills

Patient Care

Sterilization Techniques

X-Ray Imaging

Scheduling

Education

High School Graduate

Job description

Position Summary / Career Interest:

Assists Dentist during examination and treatment of patients and to provide support to patients and coworkers.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Prepares patient, sterilizes and disinfects instruments, sets up instrument trays, prepares materials and assists dentist during procedures
• Takes and records medical and dental histories and treatment information in patient records
• Takes and exposes dental diagnostic x-rays.
• Assist the front office when necessary in reception and scheduling duties.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Graduate

Preferred Licensure and Certification

• Dental Assistant Certification upon Hire

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.

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Location

• Clinical Support, Westwood, Kansas, United States Remove