Dental Assistant (4 day work week = 32 hours)

GraceMed Health Clinic Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

GraceMed Health Clinic, Inc. seeks a Dental Assistant to support the dentist in delivering primary dental care. The position supports a four-day, 8-hour shift totaling 32 hours per week, with schedule determined to ensure patient care continuity.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, graduation from an accredited DA program preferred, and CPR certification within 30 days. Prior DA experience is valued; overtime may occur to meet patient needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate from an accredited Dental Assistant program strongly preferred; other certificates considered with experience.
• CPR certification required (must be obtained within 30 days of employment).

Responsibilities

• Prepares the patient for treatment, accesses dental records and provides instruments and materials needed during treatment procedures.
• Obtains and/or reviews patient and family history in dental record.
• Chaperones and assists dentists during exams and procedures.
• Performs triage of patients by phone or in office and coordinates care or interventions.
• Maintains and stocks exam rooms and cleans and sterilizes equipment.

Skills

Confidentiality ethics

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate from accredited Dental Assistant program

CPR certification

Job description

If you are a healthcare professional, we appreciate your interest in practicing in a community health setting at Grace Med. This is a clinical environment where you can be a part of a diverse team of professionals who come together to address the whole health of the patient. You’ll make a difference you can see every day as you care for patients who are often high-risk because of their underserved status. You’ll be fully supported by a staff and organization set up to let you focus on delivering care. And you’ll be part of a team that has distinguished itself for its quality of care and outcomes.

Position:

Dental Assistant (4 day work week = 32 hours)

Location:

Wichita, KS

Job Id:

1640

# of Openings:

1

Classification:

Non-Exempt

Reports To:

Dental Manager

Supervises Others:

No

>>The work schedule for this position is four, 8 hour days for a total of 32 hours per week (benefits eligible!) The days you work can be determined by you as long as the schedule is consistent for patient care.<<

Essential Role:

Provides dental assistance to complement the dentist’s role of delivering primary dental care services at GraceMed Health Clinic, Inc.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepares the patient for treatment, accesses dental records and provides instruments and materials needed during treatment procedures.
• Obtains and/or reviews patient and family history in dental record.
• Chaperones and assists dentists during exams and procedures.
• Returns or receives patient phone calls during office hours; performs triage of patients by phone or in office, assesses dental needs of patient and coordinates appropriate care or interventions and refers to licensed staff or providers as indicated.
• Maintains and stocks exam rooms.
• Cleans and sterilizes equipment and instruments.
• Provides post-treatment and oral health care instruction as requested.
• Takes impressions for study models/crowns/bridges/dentures/partial dentures, and when necessary, pours up models.
• Take digital x-rays as directed by the dentist.
• Maintains clinical equipment and supplies.
• Performs direct patient care within the limits of his/her training and capabilities when the dentist is unavailable.
• Assists in the development and documentation of protocols related to his/her job functions.
• Performs other appropriate duties as requested by supervisors.

Qualifications:

Education/Certifications/Licenses/Registration:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate from an accredited Dental Assistant program strongly preferred. Other equivalent certificates or degrees may be considered with the appropriate combined experience.
  • Previous dental office experience preferred.
• CPR certification required (must be obtained within 30 days of employment).

Experience

• Minimum one-year direct experience in a Dental Assistant role required for candidates with no formal DA education. Previous patient care related experience is preferred for candidates with formal DA education.
• Previous computer experience or training in medical field preferred.

Behavioral

• Understands ethics of confidentiality.
• Successful candidate must submit to TB testing and any vaccinations recommended by OSHA Guidelines.
• Courteous, honest and professional at all times.
• Able to communicate and relate well with dentists and other clinical staff.
• Able to provide innovative input into the development of the office and its processes.
• Able to maintain appropriate certification(s).
• Efficient, organized and accurate.

Work Schedule:

Schedules vary but typically Monday-Friday 8-5. May require overtime depending on patient volumes.

Working Conditions:

Dental office environment. Multi-task oriented position including direct patient care may require sitting or standing for long periods. Bending, stooping, and lifting (up to 50lbs) may be required. Must interact with dentists, dental hygienists, patients and other office personnel. Must possess socio-economic and cultural sensitivity. May involve contact with angry, upset or ill persons. Will involve potential exposure to blood and body fluids and other hazardous substances. Must have visual acuity and manual dexterity to assist with procedures, perform and interpret lab results, and interface with computer. Must have auditory acuity to handle phone calls and extensive patient interaction.

This job description has been examined for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) (May 1995).

The above statement statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.