Dental Assitant

Sac and Fox Tribe of Iowa; Tama Township (IA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Sac and Fox Tribe of Iowa is seeking a Dental Assistant for the Health Department to support dentists and hygienists, take x-rays, maintain infection control, and manage patient records. You will help prepare treatment rooms, sterilize instruments, and provide patient education on oral hygiene.

The role requires Iowa registration, CPR, and experience with electronic dental records. A supportive team environment and opportunity to serve tribal health needs are offered.

Qualifications

• Must be registered as a Dental Assistant in Iowa.
• CPR certification required.
• Experience with electronic dental records preferred.
• One year of dental office experience preferred.
• Experience working with Native Americans preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentist and hygienist during treatment procedures.
• Take and record digital dental radiographs (x-rays).
• Prepare, maintain, and sterilize dental instruments and equipment.
• Assist in infection control protocol development and implementation.
• Record treatment information in patient records accurately.
• Support office management tasks and computer-based duties.
• Assist with referrals and management of dental emergencies.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Verbal & written communication

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Electronic records experience

Education

Registered Dental Assistant – Iowa

IDB radiology qualification or supervised radiology

Tools

Electronic dental records

Job description

TITLE: Dental Assistant DEPARTMENT: Health

CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assisting the dentist and/or hygienist during a variety of treatment procedures including setting up instrument trays.
• Taking and recording digital dental radiographs (x-rays).
• Assist in setting up office in the morning and closing down in the evening.
• Collect and record treatment information in patient record.
• Assist in development of infection control protocol.
• Preparing, maintain, and sterilize dental instruments and equipment.
• Helping patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment.
• Providing patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures, such as the placement of a restoration (filling).
• Teaching patients' appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health; (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling).
• Taking impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth).
• Pour, trim, and polish study casts (models of teeth).
• Work in team environment.
• Performing office management tasks that often require the use of a personal computer.
• Monitor and manage inventory of dental instruments, equipment, materials, and related supplies.
• Sends x-rays, records and insurance information to outside providers via electronic media.
• Assist with referrals to outside providers.
• Assist dentist in management of medical and dental emergencies.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be Registered Dental Assistant in state of Iowa.
• Prefer active radiology qualification issued by the Iowa Dental Board (IDB) or be able to operate under supervision of dentist.
• Must possess CPR certification.
• Prefer one-year experience in dental office.
• Must have experience with electronic dental records.
• Prefer experience working with Native Americans.
• Have good manual dexterity.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must adhere to confidentiality guidelines and policies.

SUPERVISION:

Supervised by Dentist

SALARY RANGE:

$45,572.80 - $61,380.80

Applicants will be required to submit to a background check and to a pre-employment drug test.