Kansas City University
Joplin, MO, USA
Dental Assistant - College of Dental Medicine R-0001940 Joplin Campus Job Type: Staff Job Description: Reporting to the Dental Assistant Coordinator, the qualified Dental Assistant will be responsible for chairside dental assisting, dispensing, sterilization, radiography, and/or quality assurance. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Facilitates the delivery of clinical care within the group practice, providing clinical dental assisting duties for faculty and/ or students Performs chairside dental assisting duties to include operatory set-up and breakdown using proper infection control protocols; is comfortable and competent using electronic technology in collecting and recording patient health histories and dental charting; appropriate patient communication and management Works with appropriate individuals to implement and maintain the OHC's infection control policies and procedures. Serves as role model and mentor for students for infection control...