Dental Assistant: Patient-Focused Clinic Role + Benefits

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

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO accrual

License/certification fee reimburse.

Continuing education reimbursement

401k with company match

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Life & disability insurance

FSA & HSA

Pet insurance

Job summary

Primary Health Care, Inc. in Marshalltown, IA is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists and staff with patient care, office, and lab duties. The role ensures efficient patient flow and accurate records while delivering compassionate service.

Typical hours are Monday–Friday 8 AM–5 PM; some shifts may be covered at other PHC clinics. Expanded Functions may increase pay range; mileage/travel bonuses may apply.

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.
• Licenses & Certifications: Current QDA Registration through the Iowa Dental Board; Mandatory Reporter Training; Basic Life Support (BLS)

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.
• Maintains instruments, materials, equipment, and inventory.
• Performs pre-cleaning and transport of contaminated instruments; may perform sterilization.
• Completes and maintains patient records and related documents in compliance with regulations.
• Provides backup support for the front desk staff as needed.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Professionalism

Empathy

Education

Dental assisting program (accredited)

Job description

Primary Health Care, Inc. in Marshalltown, IA is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists and staff with patient care, office, and lab duties. The role ensures efficient patient flow and accurate records while delivering compassionate service.

Typical hours are Monday–Friday 8 AM–5 PM; some shifts may be covered at other PHC clinics. Expanded Functions may increase pay range; mileage/travel bonuses may apply.