Dental Assistant II, UMKC School of Dentistry

About the role

We are seeking a Dental Assistant II to assist in our student pre-doctoral clinic. This position is designed to provide community patient care as directed by the student doctors as well as provide patients with knowledge on proper oral care and dental hygiene. Successful candidates will be team-focused, problem solvers, known for their ability to build professional relationships with patients, students and faculty. Must have a positive, proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist students during dental patient care.
• Teach dental students the objectives of complete auxiliary utilization and four-handed dentistry.
• Help students clean cubicles after patient care.
• Clean, disinfect and ready cubicles for patient care.
• Observe all safety, sterilization, dress code, OSHA and Infection Control guidelines.
• Keep DANB CDA certification current by maintaining 12 hours of continuing education.
• Take radiographs with NOMAD.
• Keep day-to-day supplies in teams always stocked.
• Answer questions or direct the appropriate questions to the doctors, students and supervisors.
• Keep informed of new materials.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent and at least 1 year of experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired.
• Certifications as required by regulatory agencies (Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) certification by DANB).

Preferred Qualifications

• 1–3 years of chair-side dental assisting experience.
• CDA certification by DANB.

Pay

The anticipated hiring range for this position is $17.00 – $19.00 per hour. Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.

Benefits

• Health Programs – including medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement Plan (8% match)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental and Caregiver Leave
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Tuition Assistance (75% reduction)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs