Nationwide Travel Dental Assistant for Elder Care

Aria Care Partners; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Aria Care Partners seeks a seasoned Chairside Dental Assistant to provide patient care in long-term care facilities. The role covers a multi-state travel radius and requires coordination with DDS, clinical and facility staff to ensure high-quality treatment.

You will spend time in nursing homes across Iowa and neighboring states, maintaining equipment, scheduling, and charting while ensuring patient comfort and safety. A valid driver’s license and X-ray certification are essential.

Qualifications

• 3-5 year clinical experience as a Chairside Dental Assistant.
• Valid Driver’s License with no moving violations in the last 5 years.
• Willingness to travel within a 3-hour radius.
• Must have own reliable transportation.
• X-ray certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Transport, set-up and take down equipment and supplies in room designated as work space by facility.
• Work with contacts at nursing home to coordinate charts
• Enter chart notes for treatment at the time of treatment.
• Maintain dental equipment through regular cleaning and maintenance routines.
• Inventory supplies and order as needed.
• Ship and receive denture cases from lab on a daily basis.

Skills

Chairside Dental Assistant

Driver's License

Travel willingness

Job description

Aria Care Partners seeks a seasoned Chairside Dental Assistant to provide patient care in long-term care facilities. The role covers a multi-state travel radius and requires coordination with DDS, clinical and facility staff to ensure high-quality treatment.

You will spend time in nursing homes across Iowa and neighboring states, maintaining equipment, scheduling, and charting while ensuring patient comfort and safety. A valid driver’s license and X-ray certification are essential.