Dental Assistant

VitalCore Health Strategies; Larned (KS); On-site; USD 30,307 - 35,817; Full time

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies is seeking a Dental Assistant for the Larned Correctional Facility in Larned, Kansas. This full-time position supports the dentist, prepares operatory setups, and helps manage patient care, records, and supplies.

The role requires one year of dental assistant experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and current CPR certification. Security clearance is required, with adherence to safety and institutional policies.

Qualifications

• One year of dental assistant experience required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current CPR certification.
• Subject to initial and ongoing security clearance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operatory with instruments and materials for patients.
• Assist dentist during treatment and provide instruments; sterilize and disinfect between patients.
• Schedule dental appointments and maintain records.
• Perform lab work such as impression material for dentures and assist in prosthetics.
• Develop and mount routine radiographs; maintain dental charts.
• Follow security regulations for keys, sharps and meds.
• Adhere to safety policies and disaster drills.
• Maintain supplies and assist in training/meetings as required.

Skills

Dental assisting

Infection control practices

Radiography

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR certification

Security clearance requirements

Job description

Dental Assistant

VitalCore Health Strategies Larned, Kansas, United States

About this position

Start A New Career with VitalCore Health Strategies!

View our opportunities at: https://vitalcorehs.com/careers

VitalCore Health Strategies, (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Healthcare, has an opening foro Full-Time Dental Assistant at Larned Correctional Facility in Larned, Kansas!!

At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring hardworking ethical individuals who are committed to providing quality services. Join our team and experience first-hand how VitalCore Health Strategies promotes a positive work environment that is based on respect and appreciation of the hard work and dedication of our staff.

DENTAL ASSISTANT SCHEDULE

• Full-Time

DENTAL ASSISTANT POSITION SUMMARY

The Dental Assistant works under direct supervision of the dentist while assisting with patient care, instruments, supplies and records.

DENTAL ASSISTANT ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepares operatory with appropriate instruments and material for the patients scheduled to be seen.
• Assists dentist during treatment, providing instruments, material retraction or suction. Sterilizes instruments and disinfects operatory between patients.
• Schedules patients for dental appointments.
• Performs laboratory procedures such as mixing impression material for dentures and assists in the clinical procedures of prosthetic dentistry.
• Develops and mounts routine radiographs. Assists in maintaining dental charts and records dental findings.
• Follows security regulations for keys, sharps, and controlled medications.
• Adheres to safety and security policies and participates in disaster drills.
• Adheres to Universal Precautions and other appropriate infection control practices.
• Inventories and orders supplies to maintain proper levels.
• Attends training and meetings as required.

DENTAL ASSISTANT REQUIRED EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, REGISTRATION

• Minimum of one-year dental assistant experience required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have current CPR certification.
• Subject to initial and ongoing security clearance requirements.

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Salary Information

$22.6 - $26Hourly Wage