Dental Assistant - Konza Prairie Community Health Center - Junction City, KS

Description:
Perform a variety of technical duties to assist dentist in the examination and treatment of patients; perform related duties involved in the care and maintenance of dental instruments, equipment and supplies.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Assist in the dental treatment of patients to include seating patients, providing dentist with instruments and equipment, and mixing filling and impression materials, chart examination and treatment results on patient's dental record.
Take and process x-rays
Counsel patients about preventative dental care and nutrition
Perform a variety of office management tasks
Operatory and instrument infection control
Sterilizing dental instruments and equipment for each patient
Organizing and laying out instruments for dentist's use
Handing instruments and other materials to dentist during procedures
Taking impressions of patients' teeth for casts
Using suction and swabs to keep patients' mouths clear and dry during procedures
Applying topical anesthetic to patients' mouths
Removing stitches
Make temporary crowns
Obtaining patients' dental records
Questioning patients about their medical history and recording the information for dentist's reference
Making patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment
Any other duties as assigned by supervisor

The preceding list of essential functions and major responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be supplemented. Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS:

Current, unencumbered State of Kansas or National Certified or Registered Dental Assistant Credentials, preferred.
CPR certification for Health Care Providers, required.
Current vaccination record meeting ACIP Healthcare Workers Recommendations
Graduate of accredited dental assisting program or at least 1 year of dental experience, preferred
Nitrous Oxide certification, preferred

Join our team at Konza Prairie Community Health Center and experience a workplace that truly values your well-being. We take pride in offering a comprehensive range of employee benefits designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance. Here's what you can expect:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage: Take advantage of our robust health plans to ensure you and your family's well-being.
Paid Time Off (PTO): Generous PTO accrual of up to 7.71 hours per pay period for a healthy work-life balance.
403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match: Secure your financial future with our retirement savings plan, complemented by employer contributions.
Employee Discounts: Insured employees and their immediate family members can enjoy exclusive discounts when utilizing Konza's in-house medical, dental, and pharmacy services.
Early Friday Closure: Konza clinics close at 2 pm every Friday, allowing you to kick off your weekend early.

At Konza, we are committed to fostering a workplace that celebrates diversity and inclusivity. We believe in the power of different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences to drive innovation and success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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