Dental Assistant II

JOB DESCRIPTION:
We are seeking a Dental Assistant II to assist in our student pre-doctoral clinic. This position is designed to provide community patient care as directed by the student doctors as well as provide patients with knowledge on proper oral care and dental hygiene.  Successful candidates will be team-focused, problem solvers, known for their ability to build professional relationships with patients, students and faculty. Must have a positive, proactive attitude. This position at UMKC will offer a benefit package for full-time employees.

Duties include but are not limited to:
- Assist students during dental patient care. Teach dental students the objectives of complete auxiliary utilization and four-handed dentistry. Help students’ clean cubicles after patient care.
- Clean, disinfect and ready cubicles for patient care.
- Observe all safety, sterilization, dress code, OSHA and Infection Control guidelines.
- Keep DANB CDA certification current by maintaining 12 hours of continuing education.
- Take radiographs with NOMAD.
- Keeping day to day supplies in teams always stocked.
- Answering questions or directing the appropriate questions to the doctors, students and supervisors.
- Keep informed of new materials.
- Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A high school diploma or equivalent and at least 1 year of experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired is necessary. Certifications as required by regulatory agencies is necessary.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1-3 years of chair-side dental assisting experience is preferred.
CDA certification by DANB

SALARY RANGE:
$17.00 - $19.00 per hour, commensurate with education, experience, and internal equity.

THIS POSITION IS BENEFIT-ELIGIBLE:
As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, work-life balance, and professional growth, including:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, work-life balance, and professional growth, including:
- Health Programs – including medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement Plan (8% match)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental and Caregiver Leave
- Disability and Life Insurance
- Tuition Assistance (75% reduction)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Programs