Dental Assistant, Ortho

$47,840 - $47,840/Yr

Gentle Dental - Shawnee, KS

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Shawnee, KS

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

At Gentle Dental, we are committed to providing exceptional, lifelong, integrated oral healthcare services. Our vision is to enhance the quality of our patients' lives by ensuring accessible oral healthcare, which is essential for overall health and well-being. We focus on a commitment to patient care, operational and clinical excellence, personal accountability, building relationships, and seeking innovative and creative approaches to support our patients and teams. We are currently hiring for the position of Dental Assistant, Ortho, and we are looking for motivated individuals who care about their patients and communities. This role is crucial in helping us achieve our mission of delivering high-quality dental care. The Dental Assistant will be responsible for supporting a traveling Orthodontic team, which means that the position will require flexibility and the ability to travel to various locations. The ideal candidate will have a passion for patient care and a strong desire to make a difference in the lives of the people in their community. We are hiring immediately for both full-time and part-time positions, with an estimated schedule of 4 days per month. This is a unique opportunity to join a team that values both its employees and its patients, and to contribute to a positive and supportive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the orthodontist during procedures and ensure patient comfort.
• Prepare and sterilize dental instruments and equipment.
• Take and develop dental radiographs (X-rays).
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and post-operative care.
• Maintain patient records and ensure all documentation is accurate and up to date.
• Manage inventory of dental supplies and order as necessary.
• Support the orthodontic team in administrative tasks as needed.

Requirements

• Two years of Dental Assisting experience.
• EFODA and/or Ortho experience.
• DA Registered with WA State Required.
• Certificate from a Dental Assisting Program.
• Valid health care provider CPR/BLS Certificate.
• High School diploma or equivalent.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical and pharmacy, dental, vision (for employees and their families)
• Basic life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
• 6 Paid holidays and 2 Paid floating holidays
• PTO (80 hours per year for hourly)
• 401k plan and deferred compensation plan
• Referral Bonuses ($600-$2500 depending on role)