What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant-Pediatric Office position at Pyfferoen Pediatric Dentistry?
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
Salary : $19 - $22