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Dental Assistant

River Ridge Dental
Rapids, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/5/2027

Dental Assistant – Full Time

$24–$26/hour Monthly Bonus Opportunities

River Ridge Dental is looking for a hardworking, dependable Dental Assistant to join our busy and friendly team.

We are a modern dental practice that uses same-day crown technology, intraoral scanners, intraoral cameras, and digital X-rays every day. Our office is fast-paced, team-oriented, and fun, and we are looking for someone who enjoys staying busy and takes pride in doing great work.

Responsibilities

  • Chairside assisting for a variety of dental procedures
  • Preparing patients and treatment rooms
  • Taking digital X-rays
  • Using intraoral scanners and cameras
  • Assisting with same-day crown procedures
  • Recording treatment information and updating patient histories
  • Sterilizing instruments and maintaining infection-control standards
  • Keeping rooms stocked, organized, and running efficiently
  • Helping other team members as needed to keep the day on schedule

We’re Looking for Someone Who

  • Enjoys a busy, fast-paced work environment
  • Has a strong work ethic and positive attitude
  • Is dependable, organized, and willing to take initiative
  • Works well as part of a team
  • Provides excellent patient care
  • Is comfortable learning and using dental technology

Dental assisting experience and dental X-ray qualification/certification are preferred. Experience with CEREC or intraoral scanning is a plus, but we are happy to train the right person.

Schedule & Benefits

  • $24–$26/hour
  • Monday–Thursday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM; Friday, 7:00 AM–12:00 PM
  • Monthly bonus opportunities
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Paid holidays
  • Uniform allowance

If you are someone who likes to work hard, stay busy, learn new skills, and have fun with the people you work with, we would love to meet you.

Pay: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 38.0 per week

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24 - $26

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