Dental Assistant I – Patient Care & Radiography

University Health KC; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health KC at UH Lakewood Medical Center in Kansas City, MO is seeking a Dental Assistant I for the Lakewood Dental Clinic. This full-time role supports dentists and hygienists, prepares treatment rooms and radiographs, and contributes to a welcoming patient environment.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, strong communication, BLS certification, and preferably chairside experience or a DA training program. Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Mon-Fri, 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to maintain certification as a condition of employment.
• Preferred: one year of chairside dental assisting experience or graduation from a Dental Assistant training program.
• Demonstrates ability to maintain infection prevention standards and equipment readiness.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, materials, and equipment for dental procedures.
• Assist dentists and dental hygienists during patient care, including passing instruments and preparing restorative materials.
• Welcome, prepare, and position patients for treatment, including obtaining vital signs when needed.
• Take digital dental radiographs in accordance with departmental policies and complete annual radiology competencies.
• Clean treatment rooms, maintain infection prevention standards, and prepare instruments for sterilization.
• Assist with dental impressions and digital scans under the supervision of a dentist.
• Maintain dental supplies, equipment, and workstation inventory.
• Accurately document charges and utilize electronic systems to support daily operations.
• Promote quality patient care, safety, and compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.

Skills

Verbal communication

BLS certification

Dental radiography

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Dental Assistant training program

Job description

University Health KC at UH Lakewood Medical Center in Kansas City, MO is seeking a Dental Assistant I for the Lakewood Dental Clinic. This full-time role supports dentists and hygienists, prepares treatment rooms and radiographs, and contributes to a welcoming patient environment.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, strong communication, BLS certification, and preferably chairside experience or a DA training program. Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Mon-Fri, 40 hours per week.