Dental Assistant

Aegis Dental Group; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay based on experience

Paid vacation / paid time off

Dental benefits

Health insurance

Life insurance

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Aegis Dental Group in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a friendly Dental Assistant to join our growing team. You will welcome patients, prepare rooms and instruments, and assist doctors during procedures to ensure a smooth, comfortable visit.

Responsibilities include sterilization, charting, patient education, and supporting scheduling. X-ray certification and a dental assisting background are preferred. We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required
• Dental assisting education or certification is preferred
• EFDA training/certification is a plus
• Coronal polishing certification/experience is a plus
• X-ray certification required
• Knowledge of dental instruments, sterilization, and infection-control procedures

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients and help them feel comfortable during visits
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials
• Assist doctors using four-handed dentistry
• Sterilize instruments and maintain infection-control standards
• Keep rooms clean, organized, and stocked
• Complete laboratory tasks as directed
• Provide patients with oral hygiene and post-op instructions
• Maintain accurate patient records
• Assist with scheduling and other patient-related needs
• Help create a positive, efficient experience for the dental team

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organized

Dependable

Tech-savvy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Dental assisting education or certification

EFDA training/certification

Coronal polishing certification

Tools

Dental office technology

Job description

We're looking for a friendly, dependable, and motivated Dental Assistant to join our growing team.

What You'll Do

• Welcome patients and help them feel comfortable throughout their visit
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, equipment, and materials
• Assist doctors using four-handed dentistry
• Sterilize instruments and maintain proper infection-control standards
• Keep treatment rooms clean, organized, and fully stocked
• Complete laboratory tasks as directed
• Provide patients with oral hygiene and post-operative instructions
• Maintain accurate patient records
• Assist with scheduling and other patient-related needs as needed
• Help create a positive, efficient experience for both patients and the dental team

What We're Looking For

• Dental assisting experience preferred
• X-ray certification required
• Knowledge of dental instruments, sterilization, and infection-control procedures
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Friendly, professional, and patient-focused attitude
• Organized, dependable, and attentive to detail
• Comfortable using computers and dental office technology
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Dental assisting education or certification preferred
• EFDA training/certification is a plus
• Coronal polishing certification/experience is a plus

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Paid vacation / paid time off
• Dental benefits
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for professional growth and development