Job Description

Advanced Education in General Dentistry, UMKC School of Dentistry

The Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) program at the UMKC School of Dentistry is seeking a Senior Dental Assistant to assist in our resident clinic. This position is designed to provide community patient care as directed by the attending faculty 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, and their positive, proactive attitude. Successful applicants will also have the ability to instruct dental residents in preparing them to effectively work with a dental assistant. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Provide dental assistance in an oral surgery environment regularly
• Greet and seat patients as they arrive
• Instruct patients on proper dental hygiene
• Prepare treatment rooms and assist doctors in dental procedures
• Coordinate treatment instructions, plans, and referrals
• Take Records, including x-rays, pictures and impressions
• Make temporary crowns and bridges
• Keep day to day supplies stocked at all times
• Answer patient questions or directing the appropriate questions to the doctors or supervisors
• Prepare patient operatory using compliant OSHA, CDC, and ADA sterilization techniques
• Perform all opening, closing and maintenance procedures as described in sterilization and maintenance policies

• A high school diploma or equivalent and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired is necessary
• Certifications as required by state/federal law or regulatory agencies is necessary
  • Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) Certification OR
  • Passing the Missouri Test of Basic Dental Assisting Skills

• 3 or more years of chair-side dental assisting experience
• Knowledge of MDA expanded functions such as restorative I, restorative II, fixed prosthesis, and removable prosthesis

Anticipated hiring range between $17.00  to $19.00 per hour, commensurate with experience, education, and internal equity. 

This position is full-time (40 weekly hours) and benefit eligible. 

Benefits Summary:

• Medical, Vision, Dental options, available & active first day of employment
• Paid Time Off: Flexible Leave, Qualifying Leave (including Parental Leave), Winter Break (Dec. 26th – Dec. 31st), and 9  Holidays
• Retirement Savings Plan with University Match
• Educational Assistance / Tuition Discounts (applicable at all UM system schools (UMKC, MU, UMSL, and Missouri S&T)
  • Employee Tuition Discount (75% Education Discount)
  • Employee Spouse/Dependent Educational Assistance and Tuition Discount (50% Education Discount)
• Health & Wellness: Swinney Recreation Center
• For more Total Rewards, please visit: https://info.umkc.edu/hr/totalrewards

Review of applications will begin immediately! Apply online today!

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In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

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