DENTAL ASSISTANT

Siouxland Community Health Center

Schedule

• 4-day work week
• Monday: 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM
• Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
• Schedule subject to change should a 6th dentist join the department

Requirements

• Accredited dental assisting degree
• IA Dental Assistant registration (or within 60 days of hire)
• Dental radiography certification (or within 6 months of hire)
• Current BCLS and Mandatory Reporter certifications (or within 30 days of hire)
• Strong ability to be flexible and adjust to multiple provider needs and practice styles without notice
• Proficient in multiple task management
• Strong ability to work independently and quickly between patients
• Experience with Expanded Functions preferred
• Bilingual preferred

Responsibilities

• Work chairside with providers, overflow columns, and hygiene assistant
• Assist provider teams and hygienists with seating, dismissing, and operatory clean-up between patients
• Assist with emergency patients, heavy schedules, and volunteer providers chairside as needed
• Prepare operatory/clinic areas for treatment activities
• Clean and disinfect operatories and instruments
• Maintain and replenish supplies
• Maintain and complete patient records