Dental Assistant (travel between Ankeny/West Des Moines) - Pediatric Dentistry of Central Iowa - West Des Moines, IA

Join our winning dental team! Our team works together to provide the very best dental care and most positive experience to children of all ages. We are looking for 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. Be comfortable and enjoy working with children and special needs patients of all ages. 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. Excellent attendance is a must! We cannot accommodate altered schedules. You must be able to be here everyday for the hours of operation. We are for looking dedicated long term employees. ***Pay is based on experience*** This position will require weekly travel between Ankeny and West Des Moines, as we have two locations and one Dentist. Hours are: Mon, Tues, Thurs 7:15 - 4:30, Wed 7:15 - 12:30, Fri 7:15 - 12:00 Days are rotated weekly between the 2 offices Major holidays are paid Medical with employer contribution to premiums Dental and Vision insurance available Short/long term disability provided by employer 25k Life insurance paid by employer with option to purchase more 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 Experience: Dental Assistant: 1 year (Preferred) Language: Bilingual (Preferred) License/Certification: Registered Dental Assistant License for IA (Required) X-Ray Certification (Preferred) Nitrous Oxide Certification (Preferred) Ability to Commute: West Des Moines, IA 50265 (Required) Work Location: In person

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