Dental Hygiene Assistant Job at Buffalo Prairie Dental - Keokuk in Keokuk

Are you ready to kickstart your dental career with boundless opportunities and exciting growth

potential? Look no further! Our dynamic team is on the search for an enthusiastic, organized, and

self-motivated hygiene/dental assistant who's eager to dive into on-the-job training and help us

deliver top-notch patient care with a smile.

You work hard, you deserve to be rewarded:

· Competitive Salary starting at $14.00-16.00+ per hour!

· Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off (upon qualification)!

· Dental care for you and your family!

· 401K

· Scrubs Provided!

· On-the-job training!

· Health Insurance (upon qualification)!

· Say goodbye to late nights & weekends – enjoy a full-time schedule that lets you live your life

to the fullest!

· Stable & consistent full-time schedule:

· Tuesdays – Thursdays: 7:15 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

· Fridays: 7:15 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Roles & Responsibilities:

· Assist the dentist and hygienist with routine and complex dental procedures, predicting their needs & providing 4-handed dentistry as needed.

· Be Organized & Prepared – Keep our operatories organized and patient-ready for an exceptional experience.

· Update and maintain client’s dental records including clinical notes, recare, lab orders, and chart preparation.

· Educate and inform patients of the treatment doctor has diagnosed, supporting them through their entire treatment plan & answering their questions.

· Advise patients on recommended oral hygiene to help them stay healthy.

· Take and process impressions, X-rays, digital photos & scans for patients.

· Caring & compassionate - patient care comes first, always.

· Help control overhead by sensible use of time & materials.

· Comply to all OSHA and HIPAA standards including sterilization procedures.

We all work together as a team & we are committed to helping you learn everything you need to

know to be a great dental assistant!

Qualifications & What we are looking for in you …

· We are excited to train & support you as you learn the dental industry & how to be an incredible Dental Assistant.

· Hardworking, dependable, and open-minded with a passion for learning.

· Experienced Dental Assistant with 2+ years of experience in assisting in 4-handed dentistry as a chairside assistant a plus!

· Experience with digital charting and electronic medical records is a plus!

· Willing to go above & beyond and assist our patients in accordance with the training you receive to ensure patients receive the best possible service!

· Ability to pass an extensive criminal background check.

· Highschool Diploma or GED.

· Ability to lift & move a minimum of 35 lbs.

· Knowledge of dental terminology, instruments, materials, supplies, and labs and ability to effectively communicate with patients.

The team has served the Keokuk, IA community for decades and they are ready to help you

thrive in your career while you do what you love: learn new skills to inspire your team to care for

your patients.

Let us show you what makes our practice & team different from any other job you’ve had ….

This is a career that will change your life!

• Medical
• Dental
• 401k

• $14-$16/hour