Dental Assistant

Smile Programs; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Evenings/weekends off

6–7 hour school day

Health, dental, vision benefits

Flexible scheduling

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Smile Programs, in partnership with Indiana Dental Outreach, is seeking a part-time Dental Assistant for Indianapolis, IN and surrounding areas to serve underserved children at schools. The role features a school-day schedule with 6–7 hours, no evenings or weekends, and a competitive benefits package.

Ideal candidates have X-ray license, digital X-ray experience, CPR certification, and prior dental assisting work. Travel to multiple school sites is required within the local area.

Qualifications

• X-ray license required or in process.
• Digital X-ray imaging experience preferred.
• CPR certification required or current.
• Previous dental assistant experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license with reliable transportation; willingness to travel.
• Ability to work well with children and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide dental assisting services during mobile clinics.
• Perform Digital X-ray imaging.
• Chart patient records and maintain accurate documentation.
• Assist with equipment setup, sterilization, and breakdown.
• Travel daily to and from school sites.

Skills

X-ray license

Digital X-ray imaging

Coronal polishing

CPR certified

Dental assistant experience

Driver's license & travel

Works with children

Organized & detail-oriented

Team player

Job description

Dentistry with a work-life balance

Make a difference while doing what you love

Make a difference while doing what you love

If you’re looking for a career opportunity at a competitive salary while helping kids in need, let’s talk.

Indiana Dental Outreach, a school-based mobile dental practice, is seeking a part-time Dental Assistant in Indianapolis, IN and surrounding areas to help provide dental care to underserved children at their school.

Our innovative in school dental program offers something different than a traditional dental practice. With a workday that ends with the school day and no nights or weekends, our program is perfect for people looking for a diverse and different working environment, working parents and anyone who wants to make a difference in the dental field.

Dental Assistant Qualifications

• X-ray License
• Digital X-ray Imaging experience
• Coronal Polishing (preferred, not required)
• CPR certified
• Work experience as a Dental Assistant
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and willing to travel
• Works well with children
• Organized, detail-oriented and able to multi-task
• Team player and able to work on a small team

Dental Assistant (DA) Responsibilities

• Dental Assisting Services during mobile dental clinics
• Digital X-ray Imaging
• Patient Records Charting
• Equipment Set-up, Breakdown, and Sterilization Assistance
• Travel Daily to and from school sites

Indiana Dental Outreach Offers

• Evenings, weekends and summers off!
• Working a school day schedule (about 6 – 7 hours); on average between 8:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.
• Benefit package (health, dental, vision)
• Unique work experience and flexible scheduling
• Full and part time positions
• Competitive compensation
• State-of-the-art portable dental equipment
• Latest technology & digital radiography

Who We Are

Smile Programs is the nation's leading in-school dental program founded almost two decades ago by two moms, who happen to also be dentists. The founders saw a tremendous need among underserved school aged children who did not have easy access to dental care and who often suffered from poor oral hygiene, tooth decay, pain and associated medical problems. Knowing that many parents could not take their children to the dentist due to issues including time off from work and transportation challenges, they sought to bring the care to the need. Today, through its dental partners, Smile Programs provides preventative and restorative care to approximately 500,000 children per year.

Tooth decay is the most common, and preventable disease among children, more common than asthma. In fact, each year, over 51 million school hours are lost due to oral health related issues.

Smile Programs affiliates with state licensed dentists, hygienists and assistants who use state-of-the-art portable equipment to provide all services onsite, directly in the school or in a self-contained mobile dental facility on site at the school. If portable equipment is used, classrooms, auditoriums or other school venues are literally transformed into fully functional dental offices for the day. Our expertise, obtained through years of experience bringing mobile dental care to schools, as well as through our highly qualified staff, enables us to bring exceptional care with minimal disruption to the normal school routine.

Smile Programs is currently active in 20 states and has ongoing strategic partnerships with over 8,000 school districts, including 21 of the 25 largest school districts in the country.

Given the ongoing lack of access for many underserved children across the country, our services are in great demand and we are always looking for caring, compassionate professionals to join our team and play their part in making a difference in the lives of today's underserved children.

Rewarding Work. Competitive Compensation. Smile Programs.

Smile Programs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.