Dental Assistant, Simulation Lab

R-0002630, Joplin Campus

Job Type: Staff

Job Description:

Kansas City University College of Dental Medicine seeks a dental assistant for a new dental school in Joplin, Missouri. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Simulation, the qualified Dental Assistant will be responsible for managing the Simulation Lab in terms of supply ordering and management, simulation exercise setup and breakdown, dispensing, item tracking, and quality assurance.

Hours are Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate inventory of dental materials, instruments, consumables, and equipment
• Perform regular stock checks and reconcile with inventory records
• Identify low-stock items and initiate reorders in a timely manner
• Prepare and submit purchase orders for supplies and equipment
• Liaise with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely deliveries
• Monitor the condition of dispensary and clinical simulation equipment (e.g., typodonts, dental units, curing lights, handpieces)
• Coordinate routine maintenance, calibration, and servicing of equipment
• Troubleshoot minor equipment issues and arrange for repairs when necessary
• Maintain records of repairs and maintenance logs
• Set up materials, instruments, and equipment for scheduled lab exercises and practical exams
• Enforce and monitor compliance with infection control policies and OSHA guidelines
• Ensure proper disposal of biohazard waste
• Maintain documentation related to medical emergency cart
• Assist students and instructors during simulation exercises by dispensing materials and replacing equipment
• Provide support during practical exams and skill assessments
• Maintain accurate records of material usage, damaged items, and student requisitions
• Prepare reports for faculty on supply usage trends, budget needs, or operational concerns
• Ensure the dispensary and storage areas are clean, organized, and clearly labeled
• Create and update shelving systems, bins, and signage for efficient retrieval and restocking
• Support student clinicians and contribute to an efficient productive clinic operation and positive patient experience, when needed
• Exhibits a professional appearance and demeanor and supports the educational mission of the clinical faculty, including role modeling and the teaching of students on how to function as a dental assistant on the dental team, both in four-handed chairside activities and in clinical operational support, as needed

Requirements:

• Certificate of completion of an accredited Dental Assisting Program or at least three years of experience
• Expanded duty functions preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer:

KCU is committed to promoting an equal employment opportunity workplace. Equal opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information (GINA), physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, ancestry, military and/or veteran status, and/or any other status protected by applicable Federal, state or local law.

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Thank you for your interest in a career at KCU!

To apply, visit https://kansascity.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Jobs/job/Joplin-Campus/Dental-Assistant--Simulation-Lab_R-0002630

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Who is KCU? Kansas City University (KCU), founded in 1916, is a fully accredited, private not-for-profit health sciences university with Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, Biosciences and a developing College of Dental Medicine. The College of Osteopathic Medicine is the sixth largest medical school in the nation, the ninth most impactful medical school in primary care for the nation, the tenth most affordable of private medical colleges, and the leading producer of physicians for the State of Missouri. The College of Osteopathic Medicine has two sites strategically located on the University’s campuses in Kansas City and Joplin, Missouri, to address the growing needs of both urban and rural populations. The University offers multiple graduate degrees: a doctor of osteopathic medicine; a doctor of psychology in clinical psychology; a master of arts in bioethics; a master of science in the biomedical sciences; a master of business administration in partnership with Rockhurst University; a new master of public health in partnership with the University of Nebraska Medical Center; and plans to seat the first doctor of dental medicine students in 2023.