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Community Health Care Inc

DENTAL ASSISTANT - MUSCATINE!

Pay: $17–$24/hr

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Muscatine, IA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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What they do

A Dental Assistant assists dentists in caring for patient's teeth. Helps patients get ready for treatment; prepares equipment and supplies. May perform some dental procedures under the direction of a dentist, such as fluoride application, if allowed under state regulations. Works in dental offices.

$43,006 / year median in Iowa

+33% projected growth

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Job Description

Salary range: $17-$24/hr

Essential Job Duties :

Clean, sterilize, and sharpen dental instruments Oil and clean equipment Follow infection control recommendations and safety guidelines Demonstrate knowledge of various consents (oral surgery, papoose, endo, etc.) Take dental X-ray photographs; develop and mount X-ray films (including for urgent care patients) Prepare and file case histories and treatment records, ensuring charts are up-to-date

Requirements :

Education:

Verifiable attendance at a four-hour State Board-approved radiation seminar with certification to operate dental X-ray equipment, or student status

Licensure:

Registered in the State of Iowa with additional qualification in Radiography, along with current CPR certification

Check Out These Perks :

Healthy work/life balance (Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm) Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance Competitive compensation with bonus opportunities FREE prescription medication for employees and their family members Paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and birthday holiday Employer-paid life and disability insurance YMCA Discount Program Retirement plan with employer matching after one year Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.