Senior Dental Assistant, Periodontics Clinic, 27561

Periodontics

The Periodontics Department at the UMKC School of Dentistry is seeking a Certified Dental Assistant (UM Job Title: Senior Dental Assistant) to assist department faculty, periodontal residents, as well as dental students, preparing them to effectively work with a dental assistant.

Our team values dedication to teamwork and the ability to adjust to the demands of a flexible and fluid schedule. Ideal candidates will have ability to maintain a positive attitude and enthusiasm throughout the workday and utilize strong communication skills.

Typical duties include:

• Taking patient records (i.e., including x-rays, pictures, and impressions); assisting with charting/updating patient electronic health record.
• Maintaining the highest standards in regard to patient safety, privacy, and OHSA protocols.
• Preparing, sterilizing, disinfecting, and maintaining dental instruments, supplies and equipment.
• Other duties, as assigned.
• Greeting and seating patients as they arrive, answering clinic phone calls, returning after-hours messages, and scheduling patient appointments when the residency coordinator is not available.
• Preparing dental treatment areas through disinfection and sterilization.
• Instructing patients on proper dental hygiene; checking with doctors for treatment instructions; answering patient questions or directing to appropriate resource, as needed.
• Preparing and assisting doctors in all facets of consults, nonsurgical, and surgical therapy; keeping the patient’s mouth clean and dry during procedures; assisting with patients undergoing sedation.
• Keeping day to day supplies stocked at all times.

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• Passing the Missouri Test of Basic Dental Assistant Skills
• Certifications as required by regulatory agencies is necessary
  • Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) certification OR
  • Passing the Missouri Test of Basic Dental Assistant Skills
• A least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary
• Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) certification OR

• Previous experience assisting in an educational dental clinic.

Full-Time, 40 hours per week (1.0 FTE), benefit-eligible from date of hire, staff position.

Benefits Summary:

• Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Days, Winter Break (Dec. 26th – Dec. 31st), and 9 Holidays
• Employee Educational Assistance and Tuition Reduction (75% Education Discount)* at UMKC and other UM System Schools (Missouri University, University of Missouri – St. Louis and at Missouri S&T)
• Retirement Savings Plan with University Match
• Health, Vision, Dental options, available first day of employment.
• Employee Spouse/Dependent Educational Assistance and Tuition Reduction (50% Education Discount)* at UMKC and other UM System Schools (Missouri University, University of Missouri – St. Louis and at Missouri S&T)

Up to $19.50 per hour, commensurate with experience, education, and internal equity.

Applications are reviewed immediately.

Position will continue to accept and review applicants until filled.

Applicants must combine all application materials (cover letter, resume, and list of five references with contact information) into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment.

Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is 11MB. Do not include special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.).

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Note, you must provide a description of job duties for each Work Experience entry on your application. Please carefully review the application instructions section of our Careers page prior to submitting your materials.

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