Registered Dental Assistant
Smile Brands·Atlantic, Iowa
Smile Brands·Atlantic, Iowa
The Registered Dental Assistant prepares treatment rooms, sterilizes instruments, and assists the dentist during clinical procedures. Additionally, they manage patient records, educate patients on oral hygiene, and handle basic front-office administrative tasks.
"You belong here with us at Midwest Dental" We're looking for a Registered Dental Assistant professional who will work closely with our Dentist. Our commitment is in everything we do. Smile Brands is strongly rooted in encouraging and empowering people to branch out beyond their comfort zones. We believe in individual journeys of personal and professional discovery in an environment where people feel safe, supported, welcomed and seen
Schedule (days/hours)
Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize dental instruments Assist the dentist during procedures by handing instruments and ensuring patient comfort Take and develop X-rays as needed Educate patients on proper oral hygiene and post-procedure care Maintain accurate patient records and update charts Manage inventory and order dental supplies as required Ensure compliance with infection control protocols and safety regulations Assist with front office tasks, such as scheduling appointments and processing payments, if needed We provide our patients with our core value of the 3 G's: Greeting, Guiding and Gratitude!
Must have certs to be hired: cpr or bls registered dental assistant license
Compensation: $18-$22/hr About Us
are determined by employment status/hours worked and include paid time off (“PTO”), health, dental, vision, health savings account, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, employee discount programs, pet insurance, and a 401k plan. Smile Brands supports over 650 affiliated dental practices across 28 states all focused on a single mission of delivering Smiles For Everyone!® Smiles for patients, providers, employees, and community partners. Everyone. Our growing portfolio of affiliated dental brands and practice models range from large regional brands to uniquely branded local practices. This role is associated with the affiliated dental office listed at the top of the job posting on our career site. Smile Brands Inc. and all Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), protected hair style and texture (The CROWN Act), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. If you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at careers@smilebrands.com
Candidates must hold a valid Registered Dental Assistant license. Certification in CPR or BLS is also required for hire.
Market context
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