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...