Dental Assistant

Overview

Dental Assistant - Midwest Dental | Augusta, KS

Make a difference. Build relationships. Love where you work.

At Midwest Dental - Augusta, you'll be part of a welcoming, patient-focused team that believes exceptional dental care starts with exceptional people. Supported by Smile Brands, we combine the close-knit feel of a private practice with the training, technology, and support of a nationwide organization-giving you the best of both worlds.

Whether you're an experienced Dental Assistant or looking to continue growing your clinical skills, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside talented doctors and teammates who value collaboration, compassion, and delivering outstanding patient care.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Patients first, always. Build meaningful relationships while helping patients feel comfortable and confident in their care.
• A team that supports you. Work in a positive, collaborative environment where everyone is invested in each other's success.
• Grow your career. Take advantage of ongoing learning, development opportunities, and support to expand your skills.
• Modern dentistry. Work with advanced technology and efficient clinical systems designed to help you provide exceptional care.
• Make an impact every day. Your work directly improves patients' oral health, confidence, and overall well-being.

What You'll Do

• Welcome patients and create a positive, comfortable experience from the moment they arrive.
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials for a wide range of dental procedures.
• Assist the doctor during restorative, preventive, and specialty procedures while ensuring efficient, high-quality patient care.
• Take dental radiographs and other diagnostic records as permitted by state regulations.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene, home care, and post-treatment instructions to promote long-term oral health.
• Maintain accurate patient records and clinical documentation.
• Follow infection prevention, sterilization, OSHA, and HIPAA protocols to ensure a safe clinical environment.
• Support teammates throughout the office to help create a seamless experience for every patient.

What We're Looking For

• Current Kansas dental assisting credentials required for duties performed (as applicable by state law).
• Current CPR/BLS certification, or the ability to obtain prior to your start date.
• Knowledge of dental terminology, infection control, sterilization protocols, OSHA, and HIPAA standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a genuine passion for patient care.
• A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to jump in wherever needed.
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment while providing an exceptional patient experience.

If you're looking for more than just a job-and want to join a team that values your skills, supports your growth, and helps you make a real difference every day-we'd love to meet you.

Schedule (days/hours)

Mon-Thur 8-5

Responsibilities

• Preparing patients and treatment rooms for dental procedures
• Helping to educate patients on appropriate oral hygiene strategies
• Improving oral health, solving dental challenges, and bettering smiles every day

Qualifications

• Graduation from a Dental Assisting school or on-the-job-training preferred
• Current CPR/BLS certification (or ability to obtain prior to start date)
• Knowledge of dental terminology, infection control protocols, and OSHA/HIPAA standards
• Strong communication and commitment to excellent patient care

Compensation

$18-$23/hour

About Us

Benefits are determined by employment status/hours worked and include paid time off ("PTO"), health, dental, vision, health savings account, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, employee discount programs, pet insurance, and a 401k plan.

Smile Brands supports over 650 affiliated dental practices across 28 states all focused on a single mission of delivering Smiles For Everyone! Smiles for patients, providers, employees, and community partners. Everyone. Our growing portfolio of affiliated dental brands and practice models range from large regional brands to uniquely branded local practices. This role is associated with the affiliated dental office listed at the top of the job posting on our career site.

Smile Brands Inc. and all Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), protected hair style and texture (The CROWN Act), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. If you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at careers@smilebrands.com