Dental Assistant: Patient Care & Team Support

Community Health Center; Spencer (IA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Center of Fort Dodge, Inc. in Spencer, IA is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists during examinations and treatments, prepare patients, and maintain a sterile, patient-friendly environment.

You will document care in Epic EHR, assist with X-rays and additional duties, and participate in OSHA-compliant infection control while providing compassionate service to underserved populations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited dental assistant program.
• Current EFDA certification preferred.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and seat patients for dental procedures, ensuring comfort and addressing concerns.
• Assist dentist during procedures, pass instruments, suction, and take impressions.
• Sterilize rooms, set up instruments, and manage infection control per OSHA guidelines.
• Document patient information and care in Epic EHR; maintain confidentiality per HIPAA.
• Assist with scheduling, billing, and insurance verification as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited dental assistant program

EFDA certification preferred

CPR certification

Tools

Epic EHR

Job description

Community Health Center of Fort Dodge, Inc. in Spencer, IA is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists during examinations and treatments, prepare patients, and maintain a sterile, patient-friendly environment.

You will document care in Epic EHR, assist with X-rays and additional duties, and participate in OSHA-compliant infection control while providing compassionate service to underserved populations.