Dental Assistant - Clinic Administration

Come join our team at the College of Dentistry’s Clinic Administration department as a Dental Assistant! In this role, you’ll work side-by-side with faculty dentists, dental students, and hygienists in a fast-paced, educational clinical setting. You’ll be an essential part of delivering high-quality dental care!

For a full job description, please send an e-mail to COD-Requisitions@iowa.uiowa.edu.

Responsibilities:  

·         Prepares, cleans, and disinfects operatories and instruments per infection control protocols.

·         Set up trays and materials for dental procedures; assists during treatment.

·         Takes x-rays, impressions, and performs basic lab work (models, trays, and temps).

·         Manages supplies and maintains stocked, organized clinical areas.

·         Prepares and supports patients, records vitals and treatment notes.

·         Enters data and updates records in electronic health system (axiUm).

·         Maintains professionalism, communication, and patient confidentiality.

·         And More!

Dental Assistant – GC25 (Merit)

College of Dentistry – Clinic Administration

Salary: $46,604.16

Schedule:  Monday – Friday, 7:45am – 4:45pm – May require occasional overtime.

An advanced starting salary may be possible based on exceptional qualifications.

MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

1.      Successful completion of a CODA accredited dental assistance program or one year full time equivalency in chairside assistant experience assisting in four-handed method of dentistry.

2.      Must have a current certificate of registration to practice as a dental assistant issued by the Iowa Board of Dental Examiners. (QDA)

3.      Must possess current Iowa certificate of proficiency in dental radiography. (QDA)

Desirable Qualifications:

·         Experience working with a general dentist.

·         Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

·         Experience working with electronic health record.

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