Dental Assistant

Urgent Dental Center & Family Dentistry; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic dental practice as a dental assistant, where you will play a vital role in ensuring patient comfort and supporting the dentist. This position offers the opportunity to enhance your skills in a fast-paced environment while providing excellent customer service. You will be responsible for preparing patients for treatments, assisting during procedures, and maintaining a well-organized dental office. If you are detail-oriented, reliable, and passionate about patient care, this is the perfect opportunity to grow your career in the dental field with a supportive team dedicated to quality care.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a dental assistant is essential.
• Knowledge of dental instruments and regulations is required.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers and prepare them for treatments.
• Assist the dentist and maintain a clean dental room.
• Schedule appointments and manage patient records.

Skills

Dental assisting experience

Knowledge of dental instruments

Sterilization methods

Health & safety regulations

Computer skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

Dental assistant school graduation

Additional certification (e.g. EFDA)

Job description

Job Description
We are looking for a competent dental assistant who will make the dentist’s office more efficient and pleasant for patients. You’ll ensure excellent customer service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentist’s shoulders. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible.

Responsibilities

1. Welcome customers in the dental office
2. Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
3. Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
4. Sterilize instruments according to regulations
5. Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
6. Undertake lab tasks as instructed
7. Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
8. Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
9. Schedule appointments
10. Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures

Skills

1. Proven experience as dental assistant
2. Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
3. Understanding of health & safety regulations
4. Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
5. Good computer skills
6. Excellent communication and people skills
7. Attention to detail
8. Well-organized and reliable
9. High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
10. Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour