Dental Assistant - Clinic Administration

UIOWA • Iowa City, IA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Come join our team at the College of Dentistry’s Clinic Administration department as a Dental Assistant ! In this role, you’ll work side-by-side with faculty dentists, dental students, and hygienists in a fast-paced, educational clinical setting. You’ll be an essential part of delivering high-quality dental care! For a full job description, please send an e-mail to [email protected] . Dental Assistant – GC25 (Merit) College of Dentistry – Clinic Administration Salary: $46,604.16 Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:45am – 4:45pm – May require occasional overtime . An advanced starting salary may be possible based on exceptional qualifications.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a CODA accredited dental assistance program or one year full time equivalency in chairside assistant experience assisting in four-handed method of dentistry.
• Must have a current certificate of registration to practice as a dental assistant issued by the Iowa Board of Dental Examiners. (QDA)
• Must possess current Iowa certificate of proficiency in dental radiography. (QDA)

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with a general dentist.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience working with electronic health record.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, cleans, and disinfects operatories and instruments per infection control protocols.
• Set up trays and materials for dental procedures; assists during treatment.
• Takes x-rays, impressions, and performs basic lab work (models, trays, and temps).
• Manages supplies and maintains stocked, organized clinical areas.
• Prepares and supports patients, records vitals and treatment notes.
• Enters data and updates records in electronic health system (axiUm).
• Maintains professionalism, communication, and patient confidentiality.
• And More!

Benefits

• Enjoy exceptional health coverage, university-paid life insurance, robust retirement plans, and generous leave policies.
• Benefit from 24/7 support services, well-being resources, and access to UI Health Care specialists.
• Grow professionally with advanced training, leadership development, and tuition assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees