Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant

Vital Core Health Strategies, Lansing, Kansas, United States

Full‑time Dental Assistant position at Lansing Correctional Facility, Lansing, Kansas.

• Full-Time

The Dental Assistant works under direct supervision of the dentist while assisting with patient care, instruments, supplies, and records.

• Prepares operatory with appropriate instruments and material for the patients scheduled to be seen.
• Assists dentist during treatment, providing instruments, material retraction or suction; sterilizes instruments and disinfects operatory between patients.
• Schedules patients for dental appointments.
• Performs laboratory procedures such as mixing impression material for dentures and assists in the clinical procedures of prosthetic dentistry.
• Develops and mounts routine radiographs; assists in maintaining dental charts and records of dental findings.
• Follows security regulations for keys, sharps, and controlled medications.
• Adheres to safety and security policies and participates in disaster drills.
• Adheres to Universal Precautions and other appropriate infection control practices.
• Inventories and orders supplies to maintain proper levels.
• Attends training and meetings as required.

• Minimum of one‑year dental assistant experience required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have current CPR certification.
• Subject to initial and ongoing security clearance requirements.

$22 - $26 hourly wage