Dental Assistant

Description: SCHEDULE: Monday-Thursday 7:30AM - 6:00PM WHAT WE’RE ABOUT: At Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas (CHC/SEK) we provide the compassionate, quality healthcare that patients deserve, regardless of their ability to pay. THE RUNDOWN: This position is part of the dental team. This position is responsible for assisting the Dentist and Dental Hygienist in the direct provision of primary care dental services. This position is responsible for sterilization, preparation and inventory control of dental instruments and supplies. May assist in providing training to students and new hires. Must maintain confidentiality in accordance with CHC policies and HIPAA regulations. Requirements: WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING: Preparation in primary clinic, maintaining adequate clinic supplies for patient treatment per clinical protocols and/or Dentist's or Dental Hygienist's direction. Anticipates the sequence of dental procedures and is prepared in advance to allow the Dentist to work efficiently. Reviews the patient's health history for documentation and demonstrates proper charting in electronic dental record. Maintains a sterile and neat working environment and observes universal precautions at all times. Assumes the responsibilities associated with any expanded duties that may be delegated by the Dentist, serving as the Dentist and Dental Hygienist’s chair-side assistant. Support dental outreach activities, as assigned. The essential functions listed are not an exhaustive list of every task the employee is required to complete. Employees are expected to perform all other duties as assigned. WHAT YOU'LL NEED: High school diploma or equivalent required. Nitrous Oxide certification required or obtained within nine (9) months from date of hire. Basic Life Support certification required upon hire or obtained within six (6) months from date of hire. Graduate from Dental Assisting Program, preferred. Certified Dental Assistant, preferred. BENEFITS: Waived copays for most medical, behavioral health and pharmacy prescriptions at any CHC location Medical, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Life Insurance Critical Illness, Accident, Short-Term Disability, and Pet Coverage Company paid life insurance and long-term disability Retirement Plan- 5% Employer Contribution Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts PTO- Starts accruing day 1 (Plus an additional 8 hours for your birthday!) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) CEU and License Reimbursements for eligible positions WORKING CONDITIONS: While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $15.00 - $28.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: 403(b) Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Pet insurance Retirement plan Vision insurance Schedule: 10 hour shift 4x10 Day shift No weekends