Dental Assistant

2 weeks ago

Ames, Iowa, United States Primary Health Care Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Dental Assistant to join our team at Primary Health Care. As a Dental Assistant, you will play a vital role in providing quality care and services to our patients by assisting dentists and staff in various patient care, office, and laboratory duties.

Key Responsibilities
  • Facilitate positive patient experiences in the dental clinic while ensuring efficient and productive patient flow.
  • Prepare operatory procedure set up and materials for patient visit.
  • Greet and establish rapport with patient, ensuring patient is treated with care and compassion throughout visit.
  • Collect and record patient blood pressure, pulse, and health history.
  • Collect and submit all patient services and billing information.
  • Assist the care provider and support the patient in the provision of optimal comprehensive care, before, during and after procedures.
  • Complete dental x-rays in compliance with regulatory codes.
  • Minimize risk of radiation exposure to employees and patients by applying proper procedures.
  • Support laboratory by pouring and trimming study models.
  • Perform direct patient care as delegated by the dentist.
  • Instruct patients and family members on general oral health care and information related to post-treatment care.
  • Ensure services and patient education aligned with patient's age and physical, psychosocial, educational, safety and cultural needs.
  • Prepare and maintain dental instruments, materials, and equipment.
  • Maintain documents for equipment maintenance as well as instrument and supply inventory.
  • Perform pre-cleaning and transport of contaminated instruments and may perform sterile processing of instruments as assigned.
  • Complete and maintain patient records and related documents in compliance with all regulations.
  • Provide backup support for the front desk staff as needed.
Requirements
  • Completion of accredited dental assisting program or equivalent training meeting Iowa Dental Board requirements.
  • Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications and ability to learn different software and database systems.
  • Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Detail oriented with high degree of accuracy.
  • Demonstrates professionalism with ability to remain calm in all situations and show empathy.
  • Licenses & Certifications: Current QDA Registration through the Iowa Dental Board, Mandatory Reporter Training: Child and Dependent Adult Abuse recognized by the Iowa, Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers Certification recognized by the American Heart Association.
What We Offer
  • Competitive hourly rate with opportunities for advancement.
  • Generous PTO accrual (equal to 4 weeks by the end of 1st year) plus paid holidays.
  • One day paid to attend continuing education & continuing education reimbursement.
  • License/certification fee reimbursement.
  • Tuition reimbursement program.
  • 401k with company match.
  • Medical insurance.
  • Dental insurance.
  • Vision insurance.
  • Life & disability insurance.
  • Flexible spending & health savings accounts.
  • Supplemental accident & critical illness insurance.
  • Discounts on pet insurance.

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