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Core responsibilities

The dental assistant will prepare, clean, and disinfect operatories and instruments, set up trays, and assist during dental treatments, including taking x-Rays and performing basic lab work. Key duties also involve managing supplies, supporting patients, recording vitals, entering data into the electronic health system, and maintaining confidentiality.

Requirements summary

Minimum requirements include successful completion of a coda accredited dental assistance program or one year of equivalent chairside assistant experience using the four-Handed method. Candidates must also possess current registration from the iowa board of dental examiners and a current iowa certificate of proficiency in dental radiography.

professional certificateCommunicationProfessionalismData EntrySupply ManagementPatient ConfidentialityDental AssistingInfection Control ProtocolsPatient SupportLab WorkRadiographyX-raysImpressionsVitals RecordingElectronic Health SystemTreatment NotesFour-Handed Method

Benefits

  • Retirement Plans
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Health Coverage
  • Leadership Development
  • Well-being Resources
  • Support Services
  • Leave Policies
  • Access to UI Health Care Specialists
  • Advanced Training
  • University-paid Life Insurance