Dental Assistant – Entry-Level with Great Benefits & CE

Pacific Dental Services, LLC; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Continuing Education

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Child care assistance

401K

Volunteer time

Job summary

Olathe West Dentistry, part of Pacific Dental Services, LLC, seeks a dental assistant who will learn basic assisting duties under the supervision of a licensed dentist.

You'll support infection control, radiographs, charting, patient care, and front desk hand-offs while prioritizing patient comfort and safety. No prior dental experience is required; customer service experience is a plus. Competitive hourly pay with benefits.

Qualifications

• No prior dental experience is required.
• Customer service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Learn and perform basic dental assisting functions under direct supervision of the licensed dentist.
• Participate in Perfect Patient Experience by focusing on patient comfort and needs.
• Learn infection control procedures for sterilization and operatory cleaning to ensure safety.
• Complete radiographs and intra-oral pictures after radiation safety requirements.
• Prepare for patient care procedures and provide basic chairside support.
• Instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care as directed by the dentist.
• Record patient charting and treatment notes in the digital chart.
• Present treatment records and consents to the dentist prior to treatment.
• Maintain compliance with state, federal, and HR regulations.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Job description

Olathe West Dentistry, part of Pacific Dental Services, LLC, seeks a dental assistant who will learn basic assisting duties under the supervision of a licensed dentist.

You'll support infection control, radiographs, charting, patient care, and front desk hand-offs while prioritizing patient comfort and safety. No prior dental experience is required; customer service experience is a plus. Competitive hourly pay with benefits.