Dental Assistant (M-Th 8a-7p)

GraceMed Health Clinic Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

GraceMed Health Clinic, Inc. is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our clinical team in Wichita, KS. The role supports dentists in delivering primary dental care and involves patient preparation, instrument handling, and post-treatment instructions.

The schedule is four 10-hour days, Monday through Thursday, with occasional overtime. Excellent teamwork and patient-focused care are essential in our community health setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate from an accredited Dental Assistant program strongly preferred.
• CPR certification required (must be obtained within 30 days of employment).

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient for treatment and assists during procedures.
• Reviews patient history and dental records.
• Chaperones and assists dentists during exams and procedures.
• Takes and develops digital x-rays as directed by dentist.
• Maintains and stocks exam rooms and sterilizes equipment.

Skills

Dental Assistant

Patient care

Electronic health records

Education

High school diploma

DA program certificate

Job description

If you are a healthcare professional, we appreciate your interest in practicing in a community health setting at Grace Med. This is a clinical environment where you can be a part of a diverse team of professionals who come together to address the whole health of the patient. You’ll make a difference you can see every day as you care for patients who are often high-risk because of their underserved status. You’ll be fully supported by a staff and organization set up to let you focus on delivering care. And you’ll be part of a team that has distinguished itself for its quality of care and outcomes.

Position

Dental Assistant (M-Th 8a-7p)

Location

Wichita, KS

Job Id

1639

# of Openings

1

Classification

Non-Exempt

Reports To

Dental Manager

Supervises Others

No

>>The work schedule for this position is four 10 hour days: Monday-Thursday 8am-7pm<<

Essential Role

Provides dental assistance to complement the dentist’s role of delivering primary dental care services at GraceMed Health Clinic, Inc.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepares the patient for treatment, accesses dental records and provides instruments and materials needed during treatment procedures.
• Obtains and/or reviews patient and family history in dental record.
• Chaperones and assists dentists during exams and procedures.
• Returns or receives patient phone calls during office hours; performs triage of patients by phone or in office, assesses dental needs of patient and coordinates appropriate care or interventions and refers to licensed staff or providers as indicated.
• Maintains and stocks exam rooms.
• Cleans and sterilizes equipment and instruments.
• Provides post-treatment and oral health care instruction as requested.
• Takes impressions for study models/crowns/bridges/dentures/partial dentures, and when necessary, pours up models.
• Take digital x-rays as directed by the dentist.
• Maintains clinical equipment and supplies.
• Performs direct patient care within the limits of his/her training and capabilities when the dentist is unavailable.
• Assists in the development and documentation of protocols related to his/her job functions.
• Performs other appropriate duties as requested by supervisors.

Qualifications

Education/Certifications/Licenses/Registration:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate from an accredited Dental Assistant program strongly preferred. Other equivalent certificates or degrees may be considered with the appropriate combined experience.
  • Previous dental office experience preferred.
• CPR certification required (must be obtained within 30 days of employment).

Experience

• Minimum one-year direct experience in a Dental Assistant role required for candidates with no formal DA education. Previous patient care related experience is preferred for candidates with formal DA education.
• Previous computer experience or training in medical field preferred.

Behavioral

• Understands ethics of confidentiality.
• Successful candidate must submit to TB testing and any vaccinations recommended by OSHA Guidelines.
• Courteous, honest and professional at all times.
• Able to communicate and relate well with dentists and other clinical staff.
• Able to provide innovative input into the development of the office and its processes.
• Able to maintain appropriate certification(s).
• Efficient, organized and accurate.

Work Schedule

Schedules vary but typically Monday-Friday 8-5. May require overtime depending on patient volumes.

Working Conditions

Dental office environment. Multi-task oriented position including direct patient care may require sitting or standing for long periods. Bending, stooping, and lifting (up to 50lbs) may be required. Must interact with dentists, dental hygienists, patients and other office personnel. Must possess socio-economic and cultural sensitivity. May involve contact with angry, upset or ill persons. Will involve potential exposure to blood and body fluids and other hazardous substances. Must have visual acuity and manual dexterity to assist with procedures, perform and interpret lab results, and interface with computer. Must have auditory acuity to handle phone calls and extensive patient interaction.

This job description has been examined for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) (May 1995).

The above statement statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.