Dental Assistant I: Chairside Support & Sterilization

Chcsek; Iola (KS); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas (CHC/SEK) is seeking a Dental Assistant to support the Dentist and Dental Hygienist in delivering primary dental care. The role includes sterilization, instrument preparation, supplies management, and charting in the electronic dental record.

Expect to participate in outreach activities and uphold HIPAA standards. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, nitrous oxide and BLS certifications, and may be a graduate of a dental assisting

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Nitrous Oxide certification required or obtained within nine months from date of hire.
• Basic Life Support certification required upon hire or within six months from hire.
• Graduate from Dental Assisting Program preferred.
• Certified Dental Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare in primary clinic and maintain adequate supplies for patient treatment.
• Anticipate procedural sequence to enable Dentist to work efficiently.
• Review health history and chart in electronic dental record.
• Maintain sterile environment and universal precautions at all times.
• Assist Dentist and Dental Hygienist as chair-side assistant.
• Support dental outreach activities as assigned.

Skills

Cultural sensitivity

Patient care knowledge

Communication skills

HIPAA compliance

Team collaboration

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nitrous Oxide certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Dental Assisting Program graduate

Certified Dental Assistant (CDA)

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas (CHC/SEK) is seeking a Dental Assistant to support the Dentist and Dental Hygienist in delivering primary dental care. The role includes sterilization, instrument preparation, supplies management, and charting in the electronic dental record.

Expect to participate in outreach activities and uphold HIPAA standards. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, nitrous oxide and BLS certifications, and may be a graduate of a dental assisting