Registered Dental Assistant - West Union Dental Associates - West Union, IA

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

West Union, IA

Job Description

Duties- Assist the dentist during dental procedures- Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize dental instruments- Make dental x-rays- Record patient medical history and maintain accurate dental records- Follow HIPAA guidelines to ensure patient privacy and confidentiality- Take and record vital signs of patients- Perform patient assessments and assist with patient education- Assist with dental receptionist duties as needed- Maintain aseptic technique and infection control protocols
Qualifications- High school diploma or equivalent- Completion of an accredited dental assistant program preferred- X-ray certification required- Knowledge of dental systems and terminology- Familiarity with medical coding and documentation practices- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills- Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned by their supervisor.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 36 per week
Benefits:

401(k)
Continuing education credits
Dental insurance
Employee discount
License reimbursement
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Uniform allowance

Schedule:

8 hour shift
No weekends

Work Location: In person

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