Dental Assistant – Patient-Focused Practice

Kimball & Beecher Family Dentistry; Pleasant Valley Township (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance options

401(k) retirement plan with company 2%

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid license renewal

CPR, OSHA, and HIPAA training

Free dental care for employees and IM

Yearly tenure PTO bonus

Job summary

Kimball & Beecher Family Dentistry in Bettendorf, IA is hiring a Dental Assistant to join our patient-centered team. You’ll support dentists, prepare operatories, and ensure a smooth patient experience in a busy clinic.

We welcome both experienced assistants and those eager to start a career in dentistry. Training is available for the right candidate who shows reliability, organization, and a collaborative spirit.

Qualifications

• Iowa RDA credential preferred but not required
• Previous dental assisting experience preferred but not required
• Dependable, organized, and detail-oriented
• Communicates well with patients and coworkers
• Works well in a team environment
• Comfortable in a busy clinical setting
• Takes pride in providing excellent patient care
• Eager to learn and develop new dental assisting skills
• Brings a positive attitude to the workplace

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists during restorative, preventive, and other dental procedures
• Prepare operatories, instruments, and materials before patient appointments
• Seat and prepare patients for treatment
• Take dental radiographs as trained and permitted
• Assist with chairside procedures and four-handed dentistry
• Sterilize instruments and follow infection control procedures
• Provide patients with oral hygiene education and post-treatment instructions
• Maintain accurate patient charts and clinical documentation
• Keep treatment rooms clean, organized, and properly stocked
• Communicate with dentists, hygienists, and other members of the dental team
• Help provide a welcoming, comfortable, and professional patient experience

Skills

Dependable

Organized

Detail-oriented

Team player

Good communicator

Comfortable in busy clinical setting

Eager to learn

Positive attitude

Education

Iowa Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) credential

Job description

Dental Assistant – Bettendorf, IA

Kimball & Beecher Family Dentistry – Bettendorf

Looking for a dental assisting position where you can work with a great team, build your clinical skills, and make a difference in patients’ experiences?

Kimball & Beecher Family Dentistry is hiring a Dental Assistant to join our Bettendorf, Iowa team. We’re looking for someone who is dependable, compassionate, organized, and excited to be part of a collaborative dental practice.

Whether you already have dental assisting experience or are looking to begin a career in dentistry, we’re open to training the right person who brings a strong work ethic and willingness to learn.

Your Role

As a Dental Assistant, you’ll support our dentists and clinical team throughout the patient visit. You’ll help keep appointments running smoothly while making sure patients feel comfortable and well cared for.

Responsibilities Include

• Assist dentists during restorative, preventive, and other dental procedures
• Prepare operatories, instruments, and materials before patient appointments
• Seat and prepare patients for treatment
• Take dental radiographs as trained and permitted
• Assist with chairside procedures and four-handed dentistry
• Sterilize instruments and follow infection control procedures
• Provide patients with oral hygiene education and post-treatment instructions
• Maintain accurate patient charts and clinical documentation
• Keep treatment rooms clean, organized, and properly stocked
• Communicate with dentists, hygienists, and other members of the dental team
• Help provide a welcoming, comfortable, and professional patient experience

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Has an Iowa Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) credential, preferred but not required
• Has previous dental assisting experience, preferred but not required
• Is dependable, organized, and detail-oriented
• Communicates well with patients and coworkers
• Works well in a team environment
• Is comfortable in a busy clinical setting
• Takes pride in providing excellent patient care
• Is eager to learn and develop new dental assisting skills
• Brings a positive attitude to the workplace

No dental assisting experience? We’re willing to train the right candidate. If you’re motivated, dependable, and interested in building a career in dentistry, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits & Perks

Full-time Team Members Are Eligible For

• Medical insurance options
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid license renewal
• CPR, OSHA, and HIPAA training
• Free dental care for employees and immediate family members
• Yearly tenure PTO bonus

Why Kimball & Beecher?

Kimball & Beecher is a privately owned dental group with 10 locations throughout Iowa. We provide comprehensive dental care ranging from preventive and restorative dentistry to advanced treatments such as implants and Invisalign.

We believe a strong dental practice starts with a strong team. Our goal is to create a workplace where employees feel supported, respected, and valued while having opportunities to grow their skills and careers.

At our Bettendorf office, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside experienced dental professionals in a patient-focused environment where teamwork matters.

Join Our Team

If you’re an experienced Dental Assistant, or you're ready to begin a career in dental assisting, we’d love to hear from you.

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