Dental Assistant: Patient Care & Growth Path

Primary Health Care, Inc.; Marshalltown (IA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO accrual

Eight paid holidays

License/certification fee reimburse—ap

CE reimbursement program

Tuition reimbursement

401k with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life & disability insurance

Flexible spending & HSA

Job summary

Primary Health Care, Inc. seeks a Dental Assistant for our Marshalltown Clinic in Marshalltown, IA. The position supports dentists, prepares operatory setups, collects patient data, and assists with patient care in a Monday–Friday schedule, 8 AM–5 PM.

Ideal candidates have an accredited dental assisting program, proficiency with Office software, and excellent communication and customer service skills. Mileage or travel bonuses may apply; Expanded Functions training may qualify for higher pay.

Qualifications

• 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 with high accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists and staff in varied patient care, office and lab duties following policies and regulations.
• Prepare operatory setup and materials; greet patients and establish rapport.
• Collect patient data including blood pressure, pulse, and health history; submit services and billing information.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Written & verbal communication

Professionalism

Empathy

Education

Accredited dental assisting program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Primary Health Care, Inc. seeks a Dental Assistant for our Marshalltown Clinic in Marshalltown, IA. The position supports dentists, prepares operatory setups, collects patient data, and assists with patient care in a Monday–Friday schedule, 8 AM–5 PM.

Ideal candidates have an accredited dental assisting program, proficiency with Office software, and excellent communication and customer service skills. Mileage or travel bonuses may apply; Expanded Functions training may qualify for higher pay.