Dental Assitant
About The Position
The Dental Assistant supports the dentist and/or hygienist during treatment, helps patients before, during, and after care, and performs clinical, infection-control, and office-management duties. The role includes taking and recording digital dental radiographs, maintaining patient records, preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment, and supporting referrals and communication with outside providers. The Dental Assistant also provides oral-care instructions and education, takes and prepares dental impressions and study casts, manages supplies, and assists with medical and dental emergencies. The position is supervised by a Dentist.
Requirements
- Must be a Registered Dental Assistant in the state of Iowa.
- Must possess CPR certification.
- Must have experience with electronic dental records.
- Must have good manual dexterity.
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Must adhere to confidentiality guidelines and policies.
Nice To Haves
- Active radiology qualification issued by the Iowa Dental Board (IDB), or ability to operate under a dentist's supervision.
- One year of experience in a dental office.
- Experience working with Native Americans.
Responsibilities
- Assist the dentist and/or hygienist during treatment procedures, including setting up instrument trays.
- Take and record digital dental radiographs (x-rays).
- Assist with opening the office in the morning and closing it in the evening.
- Collect and record treatment information in patient records.
- Assist in developing infection-control protocols.
- Prepare, maintain, and sterilize dental instruments and equipment.
- Help patients feel comfortable before, during, and after dental treatment.
- Provide patients with post-surgery and other treatment instructions, including instructions following placement of restorations.
- Teach patients oral hygiene strategies, including tooth brushing, flossing, and nutritional counseling.
- Take dental impressions for study casts and pour, trim, and polish the casts.
- Work in a team environment.
- Perform office-management tasks, often using a personal computer.
- Monitor and manage inventory of dental instruments, equipment, materials, and related supplies.
- Send x-rays, records, and insurance information to outside providers electronically.
- Assist with referrals to outside providers.
- Assist the dentist in managing medical and dental emergencies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
