Dental Assistant, Endodontics

Indiana University

Indianapolis (IN)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 27,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Health savings account

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition subsidy

Job summary

Indiana University School of Dentistry in Indianapolis seeks a Dental Assistant (Intermediate/Foundational) to support endodontic procedures and student training. You will pass instruments, prep patients, and help with radiographs and sterilization, while maintaining high standards of care.

The role requires a dental assisting program or 6 months of experience, plus Indiana X-Ray licensing by hire. This full-time on-site position offers extensive benefits and a 8:00 AM–5:00 PM schedule.

Qualifications

1 year of assisting in applicable specialty
Indiana X-Ray license upon date of hire
Dental Assistant certification preferred upon date of hire

Responsibilities

Pass instruments and hold devices during procedures
Assist in administration of local anesthetic
Take vital signs and monitor patient status
Provide preoperative and postoperative patient care and instructions
Instruct students on taking digital radiographs and cone beam scans
Sterilize instruments and maintain clean, ready-to-use operatory
Assist front office with scheduling follow-up visits

Skills

Accuracy under pressure

Customer service

Technical aptitude

Verbal communication

Listening skills

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

6 months dental assisting experience

Tools

Radiology equipment operation

Job description

DENTISTRY-ENDODONTICS (IN-DSEN-IUINA)

The Indiana University (IU) School of Dentistry has been advancing oral health in the state and beyond since 1879, when it was founded as the Indiana Dental College. Over the past 140 years, we've become a national leader in preparing oral health professionals, conducting innovative research that has an impact on patients and the profession, and providing patient-centered care.

The mission of the Department of Endodontics is to provide education and conduct research in the biology of the dental pulp and the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases and injuries of the pulp and associated periradicular tissues.

Provide chair side assistance to dentist by passing instruments, holding devices such as suction tubes, and cleaning patients mouth during and after specialty dental and root canal procedures.
Assist in administration of local anesthetic agent.
Take patients' blood pressure and maintain patients' vital statistics.
Provide preoperative care to patients, prepare patients for surgery by positioning them comfortably and applying topical anesthetics, and provide post-operative care and instructions to patients.
Instruct graduate students and pre-doctoral dental students on taking digital radiographs, cone beam radiographs and cone beam scans.
Confirm that instruments are sterilized and working properly and organize them for procedures and/or surgery.
Ensure that equipment used for dental procedures is sterilized and areas are clean and ready to receive new patients.
Assist front office in scheduling follow up visits.

This position is posted at the Intermediate career level but may be filled at the Foundational career level depending on the candidate's qualifications. Although they will be similar, the duties and responsibilities may differ if filled at the lower level. Please see the qualifications for each level listed below.

Intermediate Requirements

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)

Work Experience

1 year of assisting in applicable specialty

Licenses and Certificates

Indiana X-Ray license upon date of hire

Preferred

Dental Assistant certification upon date of hire

Skills

Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner
Demonstrated customer service skills
Performs work independently with minimal supervision
Possesses strong technical aptitude
Strong verbal communication and listening skills
Articulate and responsive to colleagues
Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
Effective interpersonal skills
Ability to simultaneously handle multiple priorities
Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty

Foundational Requirements

Education

Completion of dental assisting training program; OR
6 months of dental assisting experience

Licenses and Certificates

Radiology license within 6 months from date of hire

Required

Possesses strong technical aptitude
Demonstrated customer service skills
Strong verbal communication and listening skills
Ability to simultaneously handle multiple priorities

This role requires sedentary work as well as extended durations of moving about the workplace. It requires the ability to move objects and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds, and the ability to discern between various objects and devices and to position patients. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

IU School of Dentistry

1121 West Michigan Street

Indianapolis, Indiana 46202

$18.50 if hired at the foundational level

$19.50 if hired at the intermediate level

8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
Health savings account with generous IU contributions
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
Basic group life insurance paid by IU
Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
Generous paid time off plans
Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
Employee assistance program (EAP)