Dental Assistant I: Compassionate Patient Care & Sterilization

Northshore Health Centers, Inc; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthShore Health Centers is seeking a Dental Assistant I in Hammond, IN to support dentists and hygienists in delivering primary dental care. The role includes patient intakes, sterilization, operatory preparation, and inventory control.

Responsibilities cover assisting during procedures, recording treatment data, preparing materials, and ensuring patient comfort. Requires a High School Diploma and BLS within 2 weeks; formal dental assistant training preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, Transcripts, or Equivalent.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certified within 2 weeks of hire.
• Formal training as a dental assistant (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assist dentist and dental hygienist in direct care and procedures.
• Sterilize instruments, clean and prepare operatories.
• Manage inventory and supplies of dental instruments and materials.
• Transfer instruments and assist during procedures, retracting and evacuating.
• Record treatment information in electronic patient records.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and customer

Problem solving

Excellent verbal and written

Time management

Attention to detail

Ethical reasoning and decision‑making

Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to analyze situations and…

Education

High School Diploma, Transcripts, or Equivalent

Formal training as a dental assistant

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

NorthShore Health Centers is seeking a Dental Assistant I in Hammond, IN to support dentists and hygienists in delivering primary dental care. The role includes patient intakes, sterilization, operatory preparation, and inventory control.

Responsibilities cover assisting during procedures, recording treatment data, preparing materials, and ensuring patient comfort. Requires a High School Diploma and BLS within 2 weeks; formal dental assistant training preferred.