Registrar Assistant jobs in Waterloo, IA

Ridgeway Dental is looking for a dental assistant who will make a visit to our office the most pleasant experience possible for patients, while also helping the office run efficiently. Excellent customer service and administrative skills along with fluency in current dental assisting techniques are required. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. Candidate should be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to execute office procedures effectively and efficiently.

This is an excellent opportunity for a either a new graduate or experienced dental assistant to work alongside an outstanding team in a beautiful, new facility with the very best dental equipment available. (Check out our website: www.ridgeway-dental.com)

Our mission: To be our patients' trusted dental care provider and oral health advisor, who is committed to providing the highest level of individualized care to each patient that we serve.

Responsibilities

• Make patients feel welcome at Ridgeway Dental
• Prepare patients for treatments or checkups, ensuring their comfort
• Select and set up instruments, equipment and materials needed
• Capturing digital x-rays
• Sterilizing instruments according to regulations
• Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
• Undertake lab tasks as instructed
• Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
• Assisting dentist in managing dental emergencies
• Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
• Schedule appointments
• Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures

Skills

• Proven experience as a dental assistant
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• Understanding of health & safety regulations required by OSHA
• Ability to perform regulated, non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
• Good computer skills
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Attention to detail
• Well-organized and reliable
• High school diploma; RDA or CDA required
• Additional certification or training is an asset

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bereavement leave
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person