Dental Assistant (travel between Ankeny and West Des Moines) ***URGENTLY HIRING***

We are looking for a registered dental assistant who will make our office more efficient and pleasant for patients. You’ll ensure excellent customer service to our patients and their parents. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible. Pay is based on experience.

This position will require weekly travel between Ankeny and West Des Moines, as we have 2 locations and one Dentist.

Hours are: Mon, Tues, Thurs 7:15 - 4:30, Wed 7:15 - 1pm (to 4:30pm beginning July 1st), Fri 7:15 - 12:00

Major holidays are paid

Medical with employer contribution to premiums

Dental and Vision insurance available

Short/long term disability

25k Life insurance paid by employer

401K with 3% contribution from the practice, whether or not you contribute, after 90 days

2 weeks paid vacation after one year

Responsibilities

• 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

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
• Good computer skills
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Attention to detail
• Well-organized and reliable

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Rotating shift

License/Certification:

• Registered Dental Assistant License (Required)

Work Location: In person