Dental Assitant

TITLE: Dental Assistant DEPARTMENT: Health

CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 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.