Dental Assistant jobs in Wichita, KS

Are you looking for a career, not just a job?

Interested in changing lives and providing exceptional patient care?

This is a rewarding position serving patients in our community with a team of dental professionals who are committed to improving the lives of our patients.

Pauly Dental, a private established dental office located in Wichita, is currently seeking a patient-oriented, self-motivated, and organized team player for an immediate opening. This is an excellent opportunity to build a long-term career and be a valuable part of the team. We would love to meet you and find out if we are a great match for your career search!

We are looking for a caring individual committed to providing exceptional patient care to each of our patients. A great fit is someone with exceptional communication skills who will treat each patient with the highest quality of care. This position is an important part of our team and we are looking for an individual that can work as an effective team player.

When applying, please indicate the best time of day or day of the week to connect for a 15-20 minute video call.

Job Overview:
We are seeking a skilled Dental Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will assist the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures, perform administrative tasks, and ensure excellent patient care.

Duties:
- Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations
- Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment
- Assist the dentist during procedures by handing them instruments and anticipating their needs
- Take and develop dental x-rays
- Educate patients on oral hygiene and postoperative care
- Maintain accurate patient records

Required Qualifications:

· Current dental assistant license in the state of Kansas preferred

· Current CPR training and certificate

· Strong communication and patient relation skills

· Demonstrate complete knowledge and usage of dental terminology, dental instruments, tray setups and instrument sharpening.

· Thorough Recordkeeping - including graphical charting, perio charting and proper chart documentation.

· Experience with digital radiographs and electronic patient record

Benefits: We offer competitive pay and benefits, including: paid time off, employee discount, continuing education courses, and retirement plan benefits.

Please include the following in your cover letter: Desired pay rate and indicate how soon you'd be able to start. We look forward to hearing from you!

Salary: $14.00 - $20.00 per hour

Schedule:

• No nights
• No weekends

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Ability to Relocate:

• Wichita, KS 67208: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person