Dental Assistant

Overview KC Dental 4301 State Ave, Kansas City, KS 66102 Mon‑Thurs 7:30am‑5pm, Fri 7:30am‑11:30am, Sat 7:30am‑4pm 1 year of dental assisting experience required We are actively seeking a Dental Assistant to join our growing team. As a Dental Assistant, you play an integral role in providing support to the office and assisting professional dental staff with treatment. Find your opportunity to make an impact: Get out into the community – participate in local events including school screenings, presentations, and opportunities to promote a positive image of us Participate in morning huddles, highlight peer contributions and examples of customer focus and collaboration Love working with kids (they make up 70% or more of our patient base) Responsibilities Deliver quality and compassionate care to every patient Guide parents of minors and patients through our processes before treatment Educate patients in oral hygiene instruction and provide postoperative instructions Prepare patient for examination and treatment Take x‑rays and save to patient charts (dependent on location) Responsible for the operational readiness of the hygiene bay and operatory rooms Prepare tray set‑ups for dental procedures Mix amalgam, cement, pulp paste and prepare impression materials Sterilize and disinfect instruments, equipment, chairs and rooms Assist professional dental staff with treatment: Document patient information, treatment plans, and procedures in patient chart Assist with suctioning, holding retractors and suturing during surgical procedures Pour, trim, and polish impression casts Fabricate custom impression trays Perform to the highest integrity by adhering to all government regulations, company standards, and company compliance programs Qualifications Graduation from a senior high school or GED equivalent required X‑ray certification preferred according to state and individual practices Certified dental assistant credentials preferred according to state and individual practices Bi‑lingual in Spanish a plus (location dependent) Perform to the highest integrity by adhering to all government regulations, company standards, and company compliance programs We Offer Competitive compensation Monthly bonuses based on office performance Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, company holidays, and more Continuing education reimbursement Reimbursement for selected employees for eligible training/testing expenses required to obtain or renew certificates We value teamwork, mutual respect, and cooperation. We do not practice unlawful discrimination, including harassment or the tolerance of it in our workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr