Dental Assistant I: Patient Care, Sterilization & Support

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

Job summary

NorthShore Health Centers in Portage, IN is seeking a Dental Assistant I to support dentists and hygienists in direct provision of primary care dental services. The assistant performs patient intakes, sterilizes instruments, prepares operatories, and helps maintain inventory of instruments and supplies.

The role includes taking patient records, arranging equipment, and assisting during procedures while ensuring patient comfort and safety. Travel to NorthShore locations will be frequent.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, Transcripts, or Equivalent.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certified within 2 weeks of hire.
• Preferred: Formal training as a dental assistant.
• Two years of experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answer patient inquiries and prepare patients for exams or procedures.
• Seat patients and assist them from the office to procedure room.
• Record treatments and services in patient records electronic systems.
• Arrange equipment, pre-tray setups, and supplies.
• Assist during dental procedures by transferring instruments and retracting.
• Perform simple laboratory procedures like pouring impressions and sterilizing instruments.
• Order, stock, and inventory supplies and ensure clean, organized work areas.
• Communicate with patients in a positive manner to support care goals.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Customer service

Time management

Oral communication

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

NorthShore Health Centers in Portage, IN is seeking a Dental Assistant I to support dentists and hygienists in direct provision of primary care dental services. The assistant performs patient intakes, sterilizes instruments, prepares operatories, and helps maintain inventory of instruments and supplies.

The role includes taking patient records, arranging equipment, and assisting during procedures while ensuring patient comfort and safety. Travel to NorthShore locations will be frequent.