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Dental Assistant-Pediatric Office

Pyfferoen Pediatric Dentistry in Ames is looking for a full-time Registered Dental Assistant (QDA) or eligible QDA (graduate of dental assisting program) to join our team. We would consider On the Job Training for a candidate looking to enter the dental profession as a dental assistant. We are looking for an individual who has excellent customer service skills and enjoys working with children. Competitive wages and excellent benefits including: paid vacation, paid holidays, 401k, paid CE, and health insurance. Please include a letter of application and resume.

Responsibilities

  • Welcome customers in the dental office
  • Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
  • Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
  • Sterilize instruments according to regulations
  • Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
  • Undertake lab tasks as instructed
  • Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
  • Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
  • Maintain accurate patient records

Skills

  • Proven experience as dental assistant
  • Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
  • Understanding of health & safety regulations
  • Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
  • Good computer skills
  • Excellent communication and people skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Well-organized and reliable
  • High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred, but not required.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

  • Why are you interested in working as a dental assistant at a children's dental office?

Work Location: In person

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