Dental Assistant: Patient Care, Radiographs & Team Support

Sac and Fox Tribe of Iowa; Tama (IA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Sac and Fox Tribe of Iowa is seeking a Dental Assistant in the Health department to support dentists and hygienists with patient care, radiography, and record-keeping. The role involves setting up and sterilizing rooms, taking impressions, and assisting with emergencies.

The ideal candidate will be Iowa-registered, CPR-certified, with radiology qualifications, and preferably one year of dental office experience.

Qualifications

• Must be Registered Dental Assistant in Iowa.
• Radiology qualification issued by the Iowa Dental Board or operate under supervision of dentist.
• CPR certification required.
• Prefer one-year experience in dental office.
• Experience with electronic dental records.
• Prefer experience working with Native Americans.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentist and/or hygienist during treatment procedures.
• Take and record digital dental radiographs.
• Set up office in the morning and close down in the evening.
• Maintain and record treatment information in patient records.
• Help develop infection control protocols.
• Prepare, maintain, and sterilize dental instruments and equipment.
• Explain oral hygiene to patients and provide post-treatment care instructions.
• Take impressions and pour study casts.
• Monitor inventory of instruments, materials, and supplies.
• Sends records to outside providers and assists with referrals.
• Assist in management of medical and dental emergencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Verbal communication

Written communication

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

Registered Dental Assistant (Iowa)

CPR certification

Radiology qualification (Iowa)

Tools

Electronic dental records

Job description

Sac and Fox Tribe of Iowa is seeking a Dental Assistant in the Health department to support dentists and hygienists with patient care, radiography, and record-keeping. The role involves setting up and sterilizing rooms, taking impressions, and assisting with emergencies.

The ideal candidate will be Iowa-registered, CPR-certified, with radiology qualifications, and preferably one year of dental office experience.