Dental Assistant: Patient Care & Office Efficiency

Iowada; Spirit Lake (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Iowada in Spirit Lake, Iowa is seeking a competent dental assistant to enhance office efficiency and patient experience. You will assist the dentist with various tasks, ensuring a positive environment and high-quality service.

The ideal candidate has proven experience as a dental assistant and good organizational skills. Responsibilities include welcoming patients, preparing them for treatments, sterilization of instruments, and maintaining patient records. A high school diploma and dental assistant certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as dental assistant.
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers in the dental office.
• Prepare customers for treatments or checkups.
• Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry.
• Schedule appointments and maintain accurate patient records.

Skills

Proven experience as dental assistant

Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods

Excellent communication and people skills

Good computer skills

Attention to detail

Well-organized and reliable

Education

High school diploma

Graduating from dental assistant school

Additional certification or training (e.g. EFDA)

Job description

Iowada in Spirit Lake, Iowa is seeking a competent dental assistant to enhance office efficiency and patient experience. You will assist the dentist with various tasks, ensuring a positive environment and high-quality service.

The ideal candidate has proven experience as a dental assistant and good organizational skills. Responsibilities include welcoming patients, preparing them for treatments, sterilization of instruments, and maintaining patient records. A high school diploma and dental assistant certification are preferred.