Dental Assistant - Patient-Focused Team (36-40 hrs)

Buffalo Prairie Dental - Keokuk; Keokuk (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

401K

PTO

Job summary

Buffalo Prairie Dental - Keokuk is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to support our patient-centered practice in Keokuk, IA. You will assist the Dentist during procedures, prepare treatment rooms, take X-rays, and help ensure a smooth, positive patient experience.

We value organizational skills, clear communication, and a willingness to learn. This full-time position offers a collaborative team, competitive wages, and comprehensive benefits, with a stable schedule across 36-40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of dental assisting experience.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal relationship building skills.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn on the job.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Dentist during treatment procedures.
• Prepare and maintain clinical areas.
• Take and process dental X-rays. Complete digital scans as needed.
• Keep the operatories organized and patient ready for an exceptional experience.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care instructions.
• Manage sterilization and infection control protocols.
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records.
• Support the team with other tasks as needed to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Dental assisting

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Dental terminology

Job description

Buffalo Prairie Dental - Keokuk is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to support our patient-centered practice in Keokuk, IA. You will assist the Dentist during procedures, prepare treatment rooms, take X-rays, and help ensure a smooth, positive patient experience.

We value organizational skills, clear communication, and a willingness to learn. This full-time position offers a collaborative team, competitive wages, and comprehensive benefits, with a stable schedule across 36-40 hours per week.