Pediatric Dental Assistant | Nitrous Oxide Certified & BLS

Chcsek; Parsons, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas (CHC/SEK) is seeking a Pediatric Dental Assistant I to support the dental team. You will assist the Pediatric Dentist and Dental Hygienist in a primary care/operating room setting, handle sterilization, inventory, and patient prep, and help with sealants and lab impressions.

You will perform coronal polishing, radiographs, and nitrous oxide administration while maintaining confidentiality and accurate charting in the electronic record.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Dental assisting program graduate preferred.
• Nitrous oxide certification required within nine months from hire.
• BLS certification required within six months from hire.
• Certified Dental Assistant certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare in primary clinic or operating room per protocol and keep supplies stocked.
• Anticipate procedure sequencing and prepare items for children (banding, space maintenance).
• Perform coronal polishing, apply sealants, and assist with lab impressions.
• Assist with radiographs and nitrous oxide administration/monitoring.
• Maintain charting in electronic dental record and ensure universal precautions.

Skills

Sterilization

Dental assistance

X-ray imaging

Tell-Show-Do

Education

High school diploma

Dental assisting program

Nitrous oxide certification

BLS certification

Certified Dental Assistant

Tools

Digital radiographs

Nitrous oxide equipment

Job description

Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas (CHC/SEK) is seeking a Pediatric Dental Assistant I to support the dental team. You will assist the Pediatric Dentist and Dental Hygienist in a primary care/operating room setting, handle sterilization, inventory, and patient prep, and help with sealants and lab impressions.

You will perform coronal polishing, radiographs, and nitrous oxide administration while maintaining confidentiality and accurate charting in the electronic record.