DENTAL ASSISTANT

Slandchc; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Siouxland Community Health Center seeks a full-time Dental Assistant for a 4-day work week. The successful candidate will assist in patient care and maintain operatory areas, requiring an IA Dental Assistant registration and necessary certifications. Ideal for a self-starter eager to grow in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• RDA required within 60 days of hire.
• Strong flexibility to adjust between providers.
• Experience with Expanded Functions is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist chairside with providers and hygienists.
• Prepare operatory areas for treatments and clean between patients.
• Maintain and complete patient records.

Skills

Flexibility

Multi-task Management

Independent Work

Team Player

Detail-Oriented

Education

IA Dental Assistant registration

Dental Radiography Certification

Current BCLS Certification

Mandatory Reporter Certification

Job description

Siouxland Community Health Center has 1 Full-time opening for:

Schedule: 4-day work week, hours include: 7:30AM-8PM

Successful candidate must have solid experience & advanced knowledge of:

• IA Dental Assistant registration, or within 60 days of hire.
• Dental radiography certification, or within 6 months of hire.
• Current BCLS & 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 is a plus.

Primary functions include:

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

Siouxland Community Health Center is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify. Pre-employment requirements include drug screening, background check, and immunization review, with exemptions possible for religious or medical reasons.

Qualifications and Skills

• Required Licenses & Certifications: RDA
• Preferred Skills: Team Player, Detail-Oriented
• Motivations: Growth Opportunities, Self-Starter

This job posting is active and currently accepting applications.