Dental assistant (Full-Time) job at Summit Dental & Implant Clinic | Lees Summit

Location: Lees Summit

We are looking for a rockstar dental assistant who is ready to come in and provide high-quality dental care to our patients. You’ll need a team player attitude and willingness to grow and learn. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible. We expect you to have a great attitude and work well with others.

Responsibilities

Welcome customers to the dental office
Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
Select and set up instruments, equipment, and materials 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
order supplies
Schedule appointments
Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental Insurance
Employee discount
Paid time off
Professional development assistance

8-hour shift

Experience: Dental Assisting: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification: Nitrous Oxide Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate: Lees Summit, MO 64064:
Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person

Proven experience as a dental assistant is preferred
Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
Understanding of health & safety regulations
The ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus

Computer skills:
Excellent communication and people skills
Attention to detail
Well-organized and reliable
High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)