New Pay Range - Float Dental Assistant - Marshalltown & Ames

Primary Health Care Inc•Marshalltown, IA

5h•$19 - $23

About The Position

As a Dental Assistant, you will provide quality care and services to patients by assisting dentists and staff in a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties in accordance with all policies, procedures and regulations. You will impact the efficiency and productivity of patient flow through timely, accurate and professional preparation of patients and patient information. In this position, you will be based at our clinic in Ames or Marshalltown and will regularly float both dental clinics. You may be asked to float to clinics in Des Moines occasionally as well. This role is scheduled Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM. This position is eligible for a $0.50 per hour float pay supplement and for mileage reimbursement for miles driven to work sites minus your normal daily work commute from your home to the home location for this position.

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.
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

Responsibilities

Facilitates positive patient experiences in the dental clinic while ensuring efficient and productive patient flow.
Prepares operatory procedure set up and materials for patient visit.
Greets and establishes rapport with patient, ensuring patient is treated with care and compassion throughout visit.
Collects and records patient blood pressure, pulse, and health history.
Collects and submits all patient services and billing information.
Assists the care provider and supports the patient in the provision of optimal comprehensive care, before, during and after procedures.
Completes dental x-rays in compliance with regulatory codes.
Minimizes risk of radiation exposure to employees and patients applying proper procedures.
Supports laboratory by pouring and trimming study models.
Performs direct patient care as delegated by the dentist.
Instructs patients and family members on general oral health care and information related to post-treatment care.
Ensures services and patient education aligned with patient’s age and physical, psychosocial, educational, safety and cultural needs.
Prepares and maintains dental instruments, materials, and equipment. Maintains documents for equipment maintenance as well as instrument and supply inventory.
Performs pre-cleaning and transport of contaminated instruments and may perform sterile processing of instruments as assigned.
Completes and maintains patient records and related documents in compliance with all regulations.
Provides backup support for the front desk staff as needed.