Dental Assistant Trainee

Siouxland Community Health Center has 1 Full-time opening for:

Dental Assistant Trainee

After successful completion of coursework and testing will be registered dental assistant.

(approximately 37 hours per week.)

Successful candidate must have solid experience & advanced knowledge of:

• High School Diploma or GED

• Current BCLS & Mandatory Reporter certifications, or within 30-days of hire.

• Strong ability to be flexible and adjust to multiple provider needs and practice styles without notice.

• Proficient in multiple task management.

• Strong ability to work independently and quickly between patients.

• Bi-lingual a definite plus

Successful candidate must be able to perform primary functions of position:

• Complete required coursework and on the job training including the below.

• Work chair side with providers, overflow columns, and hygiene assistant.

• Assist provider teams and hygienists with seating, dismissing and operatory clean up between patients.

• Assist with emergency patients, heavy schedules and assist with volunteer providers chair-side as needed.

• Prepare operatory/clinic areas for treatment activities.

• Cleans & disinfects operatories, instruments.

• Maintain & replenish supplies.

• Maintain & complete patient records.

• These functions are not all inclusive.

SCHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing an environment of opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

SCHC participates in E-Verify.

Pre-employment drug screen, background check, and review of required immunizations. Exemptions may be granted for religious or medical accommodations.