Dental Assistant - Patient Care & Radiography

Vibrant-Health-Kc; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Vibrant Health in Kansas City, KS is seeking a Regular Full-Time Dental Assistant to support dental care delivery by preparing treatment rooms, instruments, materials, and passing tools during procedures. The role emphasizes patient comfort, safety, and adherence to state and clinic protocols.

The ideal candidate has a High School diploma or GED and CPR (BLS); dental assistant certification is preferred. The position requires attention to infection control, patient confidentiality, and a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED certificate.
• Current CPR (BLS) Certificate (may be obtained after hire)

Responsibilities

• Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
• Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient.
• Assists patients in resolving minor difficulties, answering questions and giving directions as authorized by the dentist or dental hygienist.
• Assists dentist in completion of dental procedures by positioning instruments for dentist's access; suctioning; passing instruments.
• Provides materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient's mouth.
• Provides diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies in accordance with state regulations and dental department protocol; pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts.
• Sterilizes instruments and disinfects surfaces in accordance with clinic policy and OSHA/Kansas Dental Board regulations.
• Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory.
• Educates patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions as directed by the dentist or dental hygienist.
• Documents dental care services by charting in patient records as instructed by dentist or dental hygienist.

Skills

CPR (BLS) certificate

Education

High school diploma or GED certificate

Job description

Vibrant Health in Kansas City, KS is seeking a Regular Full-Time Dental Assistant to support dental care delivery by preparing treatment rooms, instruments, materials, and passing tools during procedures. The role emphasizes patient comfort, safety, and adherence to state and clinic protocols.

The ideal candidate has a High School diploma or GED and CPR (BLS); dental assistant certification is preferred. The position requires attention to infection control, patient confidentiality, and a