Job detail
Dental Assistant - College of Dental Medicine
City of Kansas City
FULL_TIME
Posted 3/16/2026
Location
Joplin, Missouri
Core responsibilities
The dental assistant will facilitate clinical care by performing chairside assisting duties, setting up and breaking down operatories while adhering to infection control protocols, and managing patient health histories electronically. Responsibilities also include dispensing, preparing, and sterilizing dental instruments and supplies in designated areas.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a certificate of completion from an accredited dental assisting program or at least three years of direct experience in the field. Expanded duty functions are preferred for this role.
professional certificateQuality AssuranceInventory ManagementInstrument SterilizationPatient CommunicationSterilizationInfection Control ProtocolsLaboratory ProceduresRadiographyChairside AssistingDigital RadiographyElectronic ChartingInstrument TransferClinic SupportDigital ScanningInstrument DispensingDental Material Handling