Dental Assistant: Growth, CE Benefits & Modern Dentistry

Progressive Dental Center of Marion; Marion (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential up to $700

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Scrub Allowance

Continuing Education Allowance

Licensure Reimbursement

Job summary

Progressive Dental Center in Marion, IN is seeking an entry-level Dental Assistant to join our compassionate team and help uphold our standard of quality dental care. You will prepare the work area, take x-rays when needed, assist the dentist during examinations and procedures, and help educate patients on post-operative care.

We value a positive attitude and willingness to obtain Indiana X-ray certification within a year, plus CPR.

Qualifications

• Dental assistant certificate from an accredited vocational school (preferred, but not required)
• Willing to obtain Indiana X-ray certification within 1 year of hire
• Current CPR certification (or willing to obtain upon hire)
• Knowledge of aseptic and sterilization techniques
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Follow instruction and training guidelines for endodontic practice

Responsibilities

• Gather patient information and health background
• Prepare the work area for procedures
• Take x-rays of patients’ teeth when necessary and display results for the dentist
• Assist the dentist during examinations and dental procedures
• Prepare materials for surgical procedures
• Educate patients on post-operative instructions
• Restock treatment areas and monitor inventory
• Sterilization, adhere to offices standards and universal precautions

Skills

Communication skills

Aseptic techniques

Sterilization procedures

Endodontic training awareness

Education

Dental assistant certificate (preferred)

Indiana X-ray certification

CPR certification

Job description

Progressive Dental Center in Marion, IN is seeking an entry-level Dental Assistant to join our compassionate team and help uphold our standard of quality dental care. You will prepare the work area, take x-rays when needed, assist the dentist during examinations and procedures, and help educate patients on post-operative care.

We value a positive attitude and willingness to obtain Indiana X-ray certification within a year, plus CPR.