Dental Assistant

CareArc is accepting applications for a full-time Dental Assistant to join our dental team in Emporia. The Dental Assistant performs duties which assist all dental providers in the care and treatment of patients as well as occasional duties in reception, inventory and records.

Primary Functions

• Assist dentist & hygienist during examination and treatment of patients.
• Prepare patient, set up instrument trays and materials for treatment, and assist dentist & hygienist during dental procedures.
• Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients.
• Establish reason for visit and instruct patient on preparation for dentist's examination.
• Stock and prepare operatory according to dentist's specifications.
• Assist with various prosthetic and restorative procedures to include impressions, evacuation, retraction, cementation and homeostasis.
• Monitor proper infection control techniques.
• Maintain supply and inventory for operatory.
• Review patient charts for completeness, as well as order processing for referrals, x-ray, etc.
• Provide back up for co-workers when needed.
• Inform scheduled patients of any necessary schedule changes.

 Qualifications

• Dental Assisting certification given preference
• Dental Assisting experience required
• Certification in Nitrous Oxide administration is beneficial
• Positive attitude
• Team player

Job Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Paid sick and vacation time
• Paid holidays
• KPERS retirement plan 
• Health, dental, and vision insurance for self and family beginning first day of employment.
• Paid life and long term disability
• And many other voluntary benefits
  

About the Company
CareArc is a Nonprofit 501(c)(3) Federally Qualified Health Center with Patient-Centered Medical Home status providing high quality services to our community. We provide medical, dental and psychiatric services on a sliding-fee scale. We serve everyone, with or without insurance. To meet patient’s needs, we offer walk-in services, same-day appointments, extended hours, in-house lab, immunizations, prescription assistance, free interpreter services (servicios de intérprete gratis) and free transportation in Lyon County. CareArc is an EOE. Apply at www.CareArc.org/careers