Dental Assistant

KC CARE Health Center; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

KC CARE Health Center in Kansas City, MO is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists, hygienists, and staff with patient-centered care and efficient flow. You will help with examinations, prepare instruments, take radiographs, and ensure accurate documentation and infection control.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, BLS, and at least one year in dental or healthcare, with strong multitasking skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic Life Support Certification.
• At least one year of experience in dental or healthcare.
• Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Collect and record patient health histories and document care.
• Provide direct patient care under the dentist's supervision.
• Assist with instruments and procedures during dental care.
• Expose and evaluate radiographs for diagnostic quality.
• Prepare patients and maintain accurate documentation (EHR).
• Maintain infection control, sterilization, and instrument processing.
• Support office staff with routine administrative tasks.

Skills

Basic Life Support Certification

Spanish speaking

Multitasking

Education

CODA dental assisting program

Tools

Scheduling software

Word processing

Job description

• Location 3515 Broadway Boulevard,Kansas City, MO, 64111,United States
• Base Pay $19.68 - $23.62 / Hour
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt

Contact information

• Name Dawn W
• Email [e-mail]

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Dental Assistant is responsible for efficient, patient-centered care. The Dental Assistant provides quality care and services to patients by assisting dentists, dental hygienists and other staff in various patient care, office, and laboratory duties. The Dental Assistant supports the efficiency and productivity of patient flow through the timely, accurate, and professional preparation of patients and patient information.

KC CARE CULTURE CODE

KC CARE follows a culture code in all we do. Our code determines how we work, treat each other, and move health equity forward. As an employee of KC CARE, you will:

• Treat all people with dignity, respect, and kindness
• Create safe places for others to share their voice; encourage creativity
• Always strive for improvement; keep learning
• Own your work, action, and mistakes – no one is perfect
• Have fun – work should be fun, and we want you to have fun at KC CARE

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical

• Collect and record patient health histories and document patient care accurately and promptly.
• Provide direct patient care under the guidance of a dentist, assisting with examinations, procedures, and treatments.
• Assist oral health providers by organizing and preparing instruments for use and assisting as needed during procedures.
• Expose and evaluate radiographs for diagnostic quality.
• Ensure patients are comfortable throughout the treatment process
• Provide patient preventive education and oral hygiene instructions.
• Follow through with post-visit duties—including EHR documentation, scheduling follow-up appointments, and preparing and disinfecting the exam room.
• Assist with daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual maintenance.
• Assist with daily clinic opening for preparation of patients and clinic closing routine.
• Assist dental provider(s) with pre-visit planning.

Administrative

• Utilize the requisite tools, systems, technology, and equipment in the collection of patient data and records management.
• Read, write, and maintain patient records and related administrative documentation.
• Provide backup support to Customer Services Representatives (CSRs), including office duties as requested.
• Maintain and follow all sterilization processes, policies, and protocols, established by the Centers for Disease Control and Occupational Safety and Health Administration, carry out infection control procedures, cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization of instruments.
• Ensure operatory supplies remain stocked and coordinate routine equipment maintenance with the Lead Dental Assistant.
• Maintain clinical flow by prioritizing patient needs.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Basic Life Support Certification
• At Least one year of experience in Dental or Healthcare field.
• Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Completion of a Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) dental assisting program
• Expanded Function Dental Assistant active certification-Restorative, Fixed or Removable.
• Nitrous Certification
• Spanish speaking
• Possess knowledge of dental practices, procedures, and the proper use of dental care devices and equipment.
• Demonstrate success in customer service or patient services, preferably in a medical or dental care facility.
• Proficient in computer skills including scheduling, word processing, and reasonable keyboard skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions

General working conditions are in a healthcare facility. As such, there is a potential exposure to virus, disease, and infection from patients while performing the duties of this job. May experience traumatic situations including psychiatric traumatized and deceased patients. Travel may be expected to community meetings, client homes, or other agencies.

Physical Demands

While performing duties of this job, employees are regularly required to set, walk, and stand; talk and hear; both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel, or operate standard office or clinical equipment; reach with hands and arms; and occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.

Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read, analyze, and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve non-routine and complex problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or skills; perform highly detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks; work under intensive deadlines with frequent interruptions; and interact with others outside of their department .

Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing. Scheduling, shift assignments, and location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Basic Life Support Certification
• At Least one year of experience in Dental or Healthcare field.
• Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Completion of a Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) dental assisting program
• Expanded Function Dental Assistant active certification-Restorative, Fixed or Removable.
• Nitrous Certification
• Spanish speaking
• Possess knowledge of dental practices, procedures, and the proper use of dental care devices and equipment.
• Demonstrate success in customer service or patient services, preferably in a medical or dental care facility.
• Proficient in computer skills including scheduling, word processing, and reasonable keyboard skills.