Dental Assistant

Siouxland Community Health Careers • Sioux City, IA

21d

About The Position

Siouxland Community Health Center is hiring a full-time Dental Assistant. The position works chairside with dental providers, supports hygiene and overflow schedules, and helps prepare and maintain treatment areas. The schedule is 7:30 AM–5:00 PM, with one late evening from 7:30 AM–8:00 PM. Occasional overtime is available for those interested.

The successful candidate must be flexible in responding to different provider needs and practice styles, able to manage multiple tasks, and able to work independently while moving quickly between patients. Experience with expanded functions and bilingual ability are definite pluses.

Pre-employment requirements include a drug screen, background check, and review of required immunizations. Exemptions may be granted for religious or medical accommodation. SCHC participates in E-Verify and provides equal employment opportunities without discrimination or harassment based on characteristics protected by federal, state, or local law.

Requirements

• Accredited dental assisting degree.
• Iowa Dental Assistant registration, or ability to obtain it within 60 days of hire.
• Dental radiography certification, or ability to obtain it within 6 months of hire.
• Current BCLS and Mandatory Reporter certifications, or ability to obtain them within 30 days of hire.
• Solid experience and advanced knowledge.
• Flexibility to adjust to multiple provider needs and practice styles without notice.
• Proficiency in managing multiple tasks.
• Ability to work independently and move quickly between patients.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with expanded functions.
• Bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

• Work chairside with providers, support overflow columns, and assist hygiene staff.
• Assist provider teams and hygienists with seating and dismissing patients and cleaning operatories between patients.
• Assist with emergency patients and heavy schedules, and provide chairside assistance to volunteer providers as needed.
• Prepare operatory and clinic areas for treatment activities.
• Clean and disinfect operatories and instruments.
• Maintain and replenish supplies.
• Maintain and complete patient records.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree