Dental Assitant

• →Assisting the dentist and/or hygienist during a variety of treatment procedures including setting up instrument trays.
• →Taking and recording digital dental radiographs (x-rays).
• →Assist in setting up office in the morning and closing down in the evening.
• →Collect and record treatment information in patient record.
• →Assist in development of infection control protocol.
• →Preparing, maintain, and sterilize dental instruments and equipment.
• →Helping patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment.
• →Providing patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures, such as the placement of a restoration (filling).
• →Teaching patients' appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health; (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling).
• →Taking impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth).
• →Pour, trim, and polish study casts (models of teeth).
• →Work in team environment.
• →Performing office management tasks that often require the use of a personal computer.
• →Monitor and manage inventory of dental instruments, equipment, materials, and related supplies.
• →Sends x-rays, records and insurance information to outside providers via electronic media.
• →Assist with referrals to outside providers.
• →Assist dentist in management of medical and dental emergencies.
• →Other duties as assigned.

• Must be Registered Dental Assistant in state of Iowa.
• Prefer active radiology qualification issued by the Iowa Dental Board (IDB) or be able to operate under supervision of dentist.
• Must possess CPR certification.
• Prefer one-year experience in dental office.
• Must have experience with electronic dental records.
• Prefer experience working with Native Americans.
• Have good manual dexterity.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must adhere to confidentiality guidelines and policies.

SUPERVISION: Supervised by Dentist

SALARY RANGE: $45,572.80 - $61,380.80

Applicants will be required to submit to a background check and to a pre-employment drug test.