Dental Assistant - Donna K Thomas Pediatric Dental Specialists - Leawood, KS

Our team is seeking an experienced dental assistant to join our established and still growing practice. We provide excellent pediatric dental care with superior customer service. Applicants must be positive, energetic, reliable, and passionate about helping others.
Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible.
Responsibilities

Prepare patients for treatments
Select and set up instruments, equipment and material as needed
Sterilize instruments according to regulations
Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
Undertake lab tasks as instructed
Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
Maintain accurate patient records and assist

Skills

Proven experience as a dental assistant
Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
Understanding of health & safety regulations
Good computer skills
Excellent communication and people skills
Attention to detail
Well-organized and reliable
High school diploma

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:

401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

Drivers License (Required)

Shift availability:

Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

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