Dental Assistant

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Location: Shawnee County Jail, Topeka, Kansas

Base pay: $22.00/hr – $25.00/hr your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience – talk with your recruiter to learn more.

• Part‑time (20 hours weekly)

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

• Prepare operatory with appropriate instruments and material for scheduled patients.
• Assist dentist during treatment, providing instruments, material, retraction, or suction; sterilize instruments and disinfect operatory between patients.
• Schedule patients for dental appointments.
• Perform laboratory procedures such as mixing impression material for dentures and assist in clinical procedures of prosthetic dentistry.
• Develop and mount routine radiographs; assist in maintaining dental charts and records of findings.
• Follow security regulations for keys, sharps, and controlled medications.
• Adhere to safety and security policies and participate in disaster drills.
• Adhere to Universal Precautions and other appropriate infection‑control practices.
• Inventory and order supplies to maintain proper levels.
• Attend training and meetings as required.

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

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