Dental Assistant Lead - Community Health Clinic

GraceMed Health Clinic Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

GraceMed Health Clinic, Inc. is seeking a dental assistant to join a community health team. The role involves preparing patients for treatment, assisting dentists, and coordinating patient care. You will maintain exam rooms, sterilize equipment, and provide post‑treatment guidance to patients while upholding strict confidentiality.

The position supports a diverse patient population in a clinical setting, with emphasis on high‑quality care and teamwork within GraceMed’s dental services.

Qualifications

• Experience as a dental assistant is preferred.
• Familiarity with dental records and basic office procedures.
• Commitment to patient confidentiality and professional ethics.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient for treatment and provides instruments and materials as needed.
• Reviews patient and family history in dental records.
• Chaperones and assists dentists during exams and procedures.
• Triages patient calls and coordinates care with staff.
• Maintains and stocks exam rooms and sterilizes equipment.
• Provides post-treatment oral health instructions to patients.
• Takes impressions and exposes dental radiographs as directed.
• Maintains clinical equipment and supplies.
• Performs direct patient care when dentist is unavailable.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.

Skills

Dental assisting

Patient confidentiality

Team collaboration

Phone triage

Job description

GraceMed Health Clinic, Inc. is seeking a dental assistant to join a community health team. The role involves preparing patients for treatment, assisting dentists, and coordinating patient care. You will maintain exam rooms, sterilize equipment, and provide post‑treatment guidance to patients while upholding strict confidentiality.

The position supports a diverse patient population in a clinical setting, with emphasis on high‑quality care and teamwork within GraceMed’s dental services.