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Dental Assistant - Sign On Bonus - 36 Hrs Marshalltown & Ames
Dental Assistant - Sign On Bonus - 36 Hrs Marshalltown & AmesPrimary Health Care Inc • Ames, IA, US
Dental Assistant - Sign On Bonus - 36 Hrs Marshalltown & Ames

Dental Assistant - Sign On Bonus - 36 Hrs Marshalltown & Ames

Primary Health Care Inc • Ames, IA, US
4 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

$2,000 Sign-On Bonus ($500 at hire, $500 at 6 months, and $1,000 at 1 year)

As a Dental Assistant, you will provide quality care and services to patients by assisting dentists and staff in a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties in accordance with all policies, procedures and regulations. You will impact the efficiency and productivity of patient flow through timely, accurate and professional preparation of patients and patient information.

What's Great About this Position?

Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to welcome patients to a safe and inclusive environment and to engage patients in holistic care.

This position typically works 36 hours per week between our Ames and Marshalltown clinics. Our business hours are Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM. No evenings or weekends required. Specific schedule is to be determined.

We sponsor high performing Dental Assistants to train for the Expanded Functions I certification. We also encourage continuing education by offering one day of paid time annually for you to attend training as well as continuing education reimbursement for full-time Dental Assistants.

Earn 4 weeks of PTO throughout your first year of employment and enjoy paid holidays as well.

What You Will Do

  • Facilitates positive patient experiences in the dental clinic while ensuring efficient and productive patient flow.

Prepares operatory procedure set up and materials for patient visit.

  • Greets and establishes rapport with patient, ensuring patient is treated with care and compassion throughout visit.
  • Collects and records patient blood pressure, pulse, and health history.
  • Collects and submits all patient services and billing information.
  • Assists the care provider and supports the patient in the provision of optimal comprehensive care, before, during and after procedures.
  • Completes dental x-rays in compliance with regulatory codes.
  • Minimizes risk of radiation exposure to employees and patients applying proper procedures.
  • Supports laboratory by pouring and trimming study models.
  • Performs direct patient care as delegated by the dentist.
  • Instructs patients and family members on general oral health care and information related to post-treatment care.
  • Ensures services and patient education aligned with patient’s age and physical, psychosocial, educational, safety and cultural needs.
  • Prepares and maintains dental instruments, materials, and equipment. Maintains documents for equipment maintenance as well as instrument and supply inventory.
  • Performs pre-cleaning and transport of contaminated instruments and may perform sterile processing of instruments as assigned.
  • Completes and maintains patient records and related documents in compliance with all regulations.
  • Provides backup support for the front desk staff as needed.
  • Qualifications You Need to Bring

  • Completion of accredited dental assisting program or equivalent training meeting Iowa Dental Board requirements.
  • Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications and ability to learn different software and database systems.
  • Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Detail oriented with high degree of accuracy.
  • Demonstrates professionalism with ability to remain calm in all situations and show empathy.
  • Licenses & Certifications :
  • Current QDA Registration through the Iowa Dental Board

  • Mandatory Reporter Training : Child and Dependent Adult Abuse recognized by the Iowa
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers Certification
  • Must be obtained during introductory period if not current.
  • We Take Care of Our People

    Your experience and skills determine your base pay. The hiring range for this position is typically $17.00 - $21.25 per hour. Candidates with extensive work experience related to this position may be considered for additional compensation up to the pay grade maximum of 25.50 per hour. PHC also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including :

    Generous PTO accrual

    Eight paid holidays

    License / certification fee reimbursement

    Paid time off for continuing education & continuing education reimbursement

    Tuition reimbursement program

    401k with company match

    Medical insurance

    Dental insurance

    Vision insurance

    Life & disability insurance

    Flexible spending & health savings accounts

    Supplemental accident & critical illness insurance

    Discounted pet insurance

    PHC Pride rewards program

    Visit https : / / phciowa.org / careers for a summary of PHC’s benefits.

  • Applies to positions requiring clinical licensure or certification.
  • Grow Your Career with PHC

    We take pride in offering development and growth opportunities to our team. Some of our training opportunities include Emerging Leaders, Dental Assitant Trainee Program, & Medical Assistant Trainee Program. In the last year, over 30% of our open positions were filled through promotions or transfers.

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  • Internal candidates are not eligible for the sign-on bonus.
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