Dental Assistant-Pediatric Office - Pyfferoen Pediatric Dentistry - Ames, IA

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: $19.00 - $22.00 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

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

Dental Assisting License (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

Ames, IA 50010 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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