Dental Assistant (travel between Ankeny and West Des Moines) ***URGENTLY HIRING*** - Pediatric Dentistry of Central Iowa - West Des Moines, IA

We are looking for a registered dental assistant who will make our office more efficient and pleasant for patients. You’ll ensure excellent customer service to our patients and their parents. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible. Pay is based on experience.
This position will require weekly travel between Ankeny and West Des Moines, as we have 2 locations and one Dentist.
Hours are: Mon, Tues, Thurs 7:15 - 4:30, Wed 7:15 - 12:30 (to 1pm beginning July 1st), Fri 7:15 - 12:00
Major holidays are paid
Medical, Dental and Vision insurance available, but not a paid benefit from the practice.
401K with 3% contribution from the practice, whether or not you contribute
2 weeks paid vacation after one year
Responsibilities

Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
Sterilize instruments according to regulations
Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
Undertake lab tasks as instructed
Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked

Skills

Proven experience as dental assistant
Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
Understanding of health & safety regulations
Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing
Good computer skills
Excellent communication and people skills
Attention to detail
Well-organized and reliable

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

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Rotating shift

Work Location: In person

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