Dental Assistant, Coronal Polishing

Innovate 32; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonus incentive

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

8 paid holidays

PTO with IL Sick Leave

Scrub allowance

Ongoing CE and training

Referral programs

Job summary

Premier Dental Group of Merrillville, part of Great Lakes Dental Partners, is seeking a Dental Assistant with Coronal Polishing Certification to join our team in Merrillville, IN. The role offers weekday scheduling with generous benefits and opportunities for growth.

Responsibilities include chairside assistance, coronal polishing, and radiography, while maintaining clean, organized operatories and records.

Qualifications

• Coronal polishing certification required.
• At least 2 years of dental assisting experience.
• Strong communication skills with a patient-first mindset.
• Familiarity with Dentrix Ascend or similar software a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver chairside assistance ensuring patient comfort.
• Perform coronal polishing with precision.
• Take and process x-rays accurately.
• Keep instruments, operatories, and records clean and organized.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative team environment.

Skills

Strong communication

Patient-first mindset

Education

Coronal polishing certification

Tools

Dentrix Ascend

Job description

Description

Dental Assistant with Coronal Polishing Certification – Premier Dental Group of Merrillville (IN), Up to $25/hour

Looking for a career where you can shine, grow, and make a real difference? Come join the Premier Dental Group of Merrillville team, part of Great Lakes Dental Partners! We live our core values every day—Service, Mastery, Integrity, Leadership, and Entrepreneurial Thinking—to create one of the best places to work in dental care.

Why You’ll Love It Here:

• Competitive pay up to $25/hour, plus monthly bonus incentive
• Full benefits package: health, vision, dental insurance + 401(k)
• Paid maternity leave
• 8 Paid Holidays + 2 Paid Floating Holidays
• Rich PTO plan, including paid IL Sick Leave
• $100 annual scrub allowance
• Ongoing CE and training—we invest in your growth
• Core Value and Referral Programs
• Fun, organization-wide and Dental Assistant specific social and training events

Your Schedule:

• Monday, Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Fridays 9:0 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

What You’ll Do:

• Deliver top-notch chairside assistance, ensuring patient comfort every step of the way
• Perform coronal polishing with skill and confidence
• Take and process x-rays with precision
• Keep instruments, operatories, and records clean, safe, and organized
• Bring a smile, energy, and teamwork to every patient interaction

At GLDP, we believe when our people thrive, our patients thrive. If you’re ready to grow your career with a team that values you, let’s smile brighter together!

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Requirements

What You’ll Bring:

• Coronal polishing certification (required)
• At least 2 year of dental assisting experience
• Strong communication skills and a positive, patient-first mindset
• Familiarity with Dentrix Ascend or other dental software is a plus