Dental Assistant (with RDA)

Smile Brands Inc.; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health

Dental

Vision

Health savings account

Telemedicine

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k plan

Job summary

Smile Brands Inc. is seeking a dental assistant to support the clinical team in Cedar Rapids, IA. You will greet patients, prepare treatment rooms, and assist with procedures while educating patients on oral hygiene.

The role requires knowledge of infection control and patient care, with a commitment to delivering Smiles For Everyone. The position offers full-time hours, Monday–Thursday 8-5, and a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, health/dental/vision, HSA, telemedicine, and a 401k.

Qualifications

• Meet all state-specific dental assistant credentialing requirements for the duties assigned.
• Current CPR/BLS certification (or ability to obtain prior to start date).
• Knowledge of dental terminology, infection control protocols, and OSHA/HIPAA standards.
• Strong communication and commitment to excellent patient care.

Responsibilities

• Preparing patients and treatment rooms for dental procedures
• Helping to educate patients on appropriate oral hygiene strategies
• Improving oral health, solving dental challenges, and bettering smiles every day

Skills

Communication skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

RDA/CDA/EFDA credentialing (state-specific)

CPR/BLS certification

Tools

CPR/BLS certification

Infection control protocols

Job description

Overview

In this role, you’ll be an important member of the clinical team, working alongside GPs and other Specialty Clinicians dedicated to serving patients. You’ll be supporting many sides of the practice, greeting and guiding patients, and helping out across the office as needed.

Schedule (days/hours)

M-Th 8-5

Responsibilities

• Preparing patients and treatment rooms for dental procedures
• Helping to educate patients on appropriate oral hygiene strategies
• Improving oral health, solving dental challenges, and bettering smiles every day

Qualifications

• Meet all state-specific dental assistant credentialing requirements for the duties assigned in the state of employment (e.g. RDA, CDA, EFDA, state registration, or equivalent as required by the state)
• Current CPR/BLS certification (or ability to obtain prior to start date)
• Knowledge of dental terminology, infection control protocols, and OSHA/HIPAA standards
• Strong communication and commitment to excellent patient care

Compensation

$18-$23/hour

About Us

Benefits are determined by employment status/hours worked and include paid time off (“PTO”), health, dental, vision, health savings account, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, employee discount programs, pet insurance, and a 401k plan.

• paid time off (“PTO”)
• health
• dental
• vision
• health savings account
• telemedicine
• flexible spending accounts
• life insurance
• disability insurance
• employee discount programs
• pet insurance
• a 401k plan.

Smile Brands supports over 650 affiliated dental practices across 28 states all focused on a single mission of delivering Smiles For Everyone!® Smiles for patients, providers, employees, and community partners. Everyone. Our growing portfolio of affiliated dental brands and practice models range from large regional brands to uniquely branded local practices. This role is associated with the affiliated dental office listed at the top of the job posting on our career site.

Smile Brands Inc. and all Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), protected hair style and texture (The CROWN Act), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. If you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail]