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Dental Assistant - Springfield Kids Dental

Lumio Dental

Dental Assistant - Springfield Kids Dental

Springfield, MO
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Dental Assistants make patients as comfortable as possible in the dental chair. To achieve this, the Dental Assistant performs a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties. Some of these responsibilities include: preparing patient for procedures, sterilize and disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials, assist dentist during dental procedures, schedule appointments, prepare bills and receive payment for dental services, complete insurance forms, and maintain records, must be comfortable with performing tasks in a computer.

    JOB SPECIFIC EXPECTATIONS:

    • Expose dental diagnostic X-Rays
    • Record treatment information in patient records
    • Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients.
    • Clean teeth, using dental instruments including cleaning and polishing removable appliances.
    • Apply protective coating of fluoride to teeth.
    • Fabricate temporary restorations and custom impressions from preliminary impressions.
    • Instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs.
    • Pour, trim, and polish study casts.
    • Provide postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist.

    This written job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. All employees are expected to perform any duties assigned within reason not listed on this job description when requested by management.

    Lumio Dental is an EEO Employer, participating in the E-Verify program.

    Job Type: Part time transitioning to Full time

    Benefits:   (Full time employees)

    • 401(k)
    • Disability insurance
    • Employee discount
    • Health insurance
    • Life insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Referral program
    • Vision insurance

    Schedule:

    • Thursday 8:00-4:00; Friday 8:00 - 3:00

    Education:

    • High school or equivalent

     

    Experience:

    • Dental Assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

    License/Certification:

    • Registered Dental Assistant (Preferred)
    • X-Ray Certification (Preferred)
    • Coronal Polishing, Radiographic, Sealants

    Work Location:

    • One location

    Work Remotely:

    • No