Dental Assistant - Pediatric Dentistry
Compensation
Pay not disclosed
- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- No weekends
Job description
Join University of Iowa as a Dental Assistant – Pediatric, University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa, United States. The College of Dentistry, Pediatric Department is seeking a motivated and compassionate professional to join our team. In this role, you’ll provide hands-on support to dentists, dental students, and hygienists as they deliver exceptional care to pediatric and special needs patients.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pension plan offered.
- University benefits package
- PSLF eligible employer
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No weekends required.
This position offers weekends off. Work with University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The dental assistant will provide hands-on clinical support to dentists and students during pediatric and special needs procedures. Responsibilities include preparing instruments, exposing radiographs, assisting with sedation, and maintaining clinical equipment.
Requirements
Candidates must have completed a CODA-accredited dental assisting program or possess one year of full-time chairside experience. Applicants are required to hold current Iowa registration as a dental assistant and a certificate of proficiency in dental radiography.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Pediatrics Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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