Dental Assistant: Patient Care & Operatory Prep

Primary Health Care, Inc.; Ames (IA); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Eight paid holidays

401k with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life & disability insurance

Flexible spending & health savings

Supplemental accident & critical Ill.

Discounted pet insurance

PHC Priderewards program

Job summary

Primary Health Care, Inc. is seeking a Dental Assistant for our Story County Dental Clinic in Ames, IA. This 32-hour-per-week role runs Monday–Friday 8 AM–5 PM with Tue/Wed off, supporting dentists and staff in patient care, lab, and office duties.

The position offers a $2,000 sign-on bonus and mileage/travel considerations. Expanded Functions training may lead to higher pay. Candidates must complete Iowa licensing requirements during introductory period.

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.
• Detail oriented with high degree of accuracy.
• Demonstrates professionalism with ability to remain calm in all situations and show empathy.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates positive patient experiences in the dental clinic while ensuring efficient and productive patient flow.
• Prepares operatory procedure set up and materials for patient visit.
• Greets and establishes rapport with patient, ensuring patient is treated with care and compassion throughout visit.
• Collects and records patient blood pressure, pulse, and health history.
• Collects and submits all patient services and billing information.
• Assists the care provider and supports the patient in the provision of optimal comprehensive care, before, during and after procedures.
• Completes dental x-rays in compliance with regulatory codes.
• Minimizes risk of radiation exposure to employees and patients applying proper procedures.
• Supports laboratory by pouring and trimming study models.
• Performs direct patient care as delegated by the dentist.
• Instructs patients and family members on general oral health care and information related to post-treatment care.
• Ensures services and patient education aligned with patient’s age and physical, psychosocial, educational, safety and cultural needs.
• Prepares and maintains dental instruments, materials, and equipment.
• Maintains documents for equipment maintenance as well as instrument and supply inventory.
• Performs pre-cleaning and transport of contaminated instruments and may perform sterile processing of instruments as assigned.
• Completes and maintains patient records and related documents in compliance with all regulations.
• Provides backup support for the front desk staff as needed.

Skills

MS Office

Customer service

Verbal/written communication

Attention to detail

Professionalism

Empathy

Education

Dental assisting program

QDA Registration

Mandatory Reporter Training

Basic Life Support

Job description

Primary Health Care, Inc. is seeking a Dental Assistant for our Story County Dental Clinic in Ames, IA. This 32-hour-per-week role runs Monday–Friday 8 AM–5 PM with Tue/Wed off, supporting dentists and staff in patient care, lab, and office duties.

The position offers a $2,000 sign-on bonus and mileage/travel considerations. Expanded Functions training may lead to higher pay. Candidates must complete Iowa licensing requirements during introductory period.