Dental Assistant - Clinic Administration

HTU; Iowa City (IA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

University-paid life insurance

Retirement plans

Generous leave policies

Job summary

The University of Iowa is seeking a Dental Assistant to support our dental clinic with four-handed dentistry, infection control, and patient support. You will prepare operatories, take x-rays, and document vitals and treatment notes in axiUm.

This full-time position emphasizes professionalism, confidentiality, and teamwork, with opportunities for growth within a leading university healthcare system.

Qualifications

• CODA-accredited dental assisting program or one year full-time equivalency in chairside assistant experience using the four-handed dentistry method.
• Current registration to practice as a dental assistant by the Iowa Board of Dental Examiners (QDA).
• Current Iowa certificate of proficiency in dental radiography (QDA).
• Experience with a general dentist is desirable.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience working with electronic health records (axiUm).

Responsibilities

• Prepare, clean, and disinfect operatories and instruments following infection control protocols.
• Set up trays and materials for dental procedures and assist during treatment.
• Take x-rays, impressions, and perform basic lab work including models, trays, and temporary restorations.
• Manage supplies and maintain stocked, organized clinical areas.
• Prepare and support patients, record vitals and treatment notes.
• Enter data and update records in the electronic health system (axiUm).
• Maintain professionalism, communication, and patient confidentiality.

Skills

Communication skills

EHR experience

Education

CODA-accredited dental assisting program

Iowa Board of Dental Examiners registration (QDA)

Iowa radiography proficiency (QDA)

One year full-time chairside assistant experience (four-handed dentistry)

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Prepare, clean, and disinfect operatories and instruments following infection control protocols.
• Set up trays and materials for dental procedures and assist during treatment.
• Take x-rays, impressions, and perform basic lab work including models, trays, and temporary restorations.
• Manage supplies and maintain stocked, organized clinical areas.
• Prepare and support patients, record vitals and treatment notes.
• Enter data and update records in the electronic health system (axiUm).
• Maintain professionalism, communication, and patient confidentiality.

About You

The company is looking for:

• Successful completion of a CODA accredited dental assisting program or one year full-time equivalency in chairside assistant experience using the four-handed dentistry method.
• Current certificate of registration to practice as a dental assistant issued by the Iowa Board of Dental Examiners (QDA).
• Current Iowa certificate of proficiency in dental radiography (QDA).
• Experience working with a general dentist is desirable.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience working with electronic health records.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $46,604.16 annually, with advanced starting salary possible based on exceptional qualifications.
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:45 am to 4:45 pm, with occasional overtime as needed.
• Exceptional health coverage, university-paid life insurance, robust retirement plans, and generous leave policies.
• 24/7 support services, well-being resources, and access to UI Health Care specialists.

Training & Development

Opportunities for professional growth include advanced training, leadership development, and tuition assistance.

Career Progression

Joining the University of Iowa offers a chance to be part of a leading Big Ten university and premier public research institution, supporting education, research, and student success.