Dental Assistant (QDA) - BlueJay Family Dental, PC - Council Bluffs, IA

BlueJay Family dental is looking for a Dental assistant to join our growing dental family. We offer competitive pay, paid time off, paid Holidays, 401K, Health and Vision Insurance, Short term disability, long term disability, and a week off at Christmas! The Dental Assistant is responsible for assisting the dentist and dental hygienist in the direct provision of primary care dental services to patients at BlueJay Family Dental . The Dental Assistant is also responsible for sterilization, preparation and inventory control of dental instruments and supplies. Position Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: · Assists patients in resolving minor difficulties, answering their questions and giving directions to patients as authorized by the dentist · Serves as dentist’s chair-side assistant · Prepares operatory for patient treatment · Takes dental radiographs and performs independent procedures as delegated and directed by the dentist in accordance with state regulations and law · Maintains dental department equipment and work areas in compliance with Blue Jay Family Dental policies and procedures relative to infection control and safety issues, including the sterilization of all reusable dental instruments and equipment and the proper disposal of all contaminated or potentially contaminated materials · Maintains adequate operatory supplies and compiles a list for inventory control and ordering purposes · As directed by a supervisor, performs other related and/or necessary tasks to achieve organization and programmatic goals and objectives · Comprehensive knowledge of dental assisting techniques and procedures for all phases of general dentistry · Must be cognizant of the expectations and concerns of the patients and be able to respond in an empathetic and professional manner · Maintain all necessary licensures and trainings and keep them up to date · Follow all HIPAA, OSHA, State, Local laws pertaining to Dental Practices · Be punctual and on time for all assigned days of employment · Other Duties assigned by supervisor Job Type: Full-time Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Experience: Dental assisting: 1 year (Required) License/Certification: X-Ray Certification (Required) Work Location: In person

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