DENTAL ASSISTANT II, UMKC School of Dentistry

University of Missouri-Kansas City; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking institution as a Dental Assistant II, where you'll support dental students in providing exceptional patient care. This role emphasizes teamwork, problem-solving, and effective communication, ensuring a positive experience for both patients and students. You'll be responsible for maintaining a clean and safe environment, assisting with patient care, and keeping your skills sharp through ongoing education. With a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work culture, this position offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a difference in the community's dental health.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Educational Fee Discounts

Qualifications

• 1 year of dental assisting experience required.
• Must maintain CDA certification with 12 hours of continuing education.

Responsibilities

• Assist students during dental patient care.
• Clean and disinfect cubicles for patient care.
• Take radiographs as needed.

Skills

Dental Assisting

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

NOMAD Radiography

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Job ID

54964

Location

UMKC Hospt Hill Campus

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

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Job Description

Dental Assistant II to assist in our student pre-doctoral clinic. This position is designed to provide community patient care as directed by the student doctors as well as provide patients with knowledge on proper oral care and dental hygiene.Successful candidates will be team-focused, problem solvers, known for their ability to build professional relationships with patients, students and faculty. Must have positive, proactive attitude. This position at UMKC will offer a benefit package for full time employees.

Duties include but are not limited to:

*Assist students during dental patient care. Teach dental students the objectives of complete auxiliary utilization and four-handed dentistry. Help students' clean cubicles after patient care.

*Clean, disinfect and ready cubicles for patient care.

*Observe all safety, sterilization, dress code, OSHA and Infection Control guidelines.

*Keep CDA certification current by maintaining 12 hours of continuing education.

*Take radiographs with NOMAD.

*Take radiographs as needed.

*Keeping day to day supplies in teams always stocked.

*Answering questions or directing the appropriate questions to the doctors, students and supervisors.

*Assist in other areas on the clinic when applicable.

*Keep informed of new materials.

*Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

A high school diploma and at least 1 year of experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired is necessary. Certifications as required by regulatory agencies is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

1-3 years of chairside dental assisting experience is preferred.

Certification by DANB or can obtain DANB CDA within first year of employment.

Anticipated Hiring Range

$17.00 - $19.00 per hour, commensurate with education, experience, and internal equity.

This position is eligible for Hiring Bonus Incentives up to $1,000.00

Application Deadline

Application review to begin immediately. Apply today!

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 816-235-6910.