Senior Radiology Dental Assistant, Radiology Clinic, UMKC School of Dentistry

Hiring Department

UMKC Dental Radiology Clinic

Job Description

The UMKC Dental Radiology Clinic is seeking a dedicated and experienced Radiology Dental Assistant with a strong background in radiographic imaging and a passion for teaching and patient care. This position is ideal for a highly motivated individual who enjoys working in an academic clinical environment, supporting both patient care and the development of future dental professionals. Strong communication skills are required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Expose intraoral radiographs using phosphor plate and solid-state CMOS sensors.
• Capture high-quality digital panoramic, lateral cephalometric and CBCT images.
• Assist and supervise dental and dental hygiene students in acquiring intraoral and panoramic radiographs.
• Evaluate and approve radiographs taken by students to ensure diagnostic quality.
• Teach students proper preparation and disinfection protocols for radiology rooms.
• Support clinic operations through routine clerical tasks, including supply inventory management, lead apron inspections.
• Assist in pre-clinic instruction on radiographic techniques for novice students.
• Teach and oversee student development of infection control skills, including proper preparation, disinfection, and maintenance of radiology rooms before and after patient treatment.
• Support and enforce adherence to clinical infection control protocols and best practices.
• Assist with pre-clinic instruction of radiographic techniques for novice students.
• Participate in maintaining an efficient, safe, and student-centered radiology clinic.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Shift

Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Minimum Qualifications

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)

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience exposing intraoral radiographs with phosphor plate and solid-state sensors using sensor holding beam alignment devices
• At least 5 years of experience exposing digital panoramic radiographs
• Experience instructing intraoral radiographic techniques
• Experience instructing panoramic radiographic techniques

Anticipated Hiring Range

The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as up to $21.00 per hour.