Dental Assistant II - Patient Care, X-Rays & Sterilization

Northshore Health Centers, Inc; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthShore Health Centers seeks a Dental Assistant II to support dentists and hygienists in direct patient care. You will take patient intakes, expose X-rays, and sterilize instruments while preparing operatories and managing supplies.

You'll interact with patients, document services, and assist with daily huddles. BLS within 2 weeks and Indiana radiographer license are required, with formal dental assistant training preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification within 2 weeks of hire.
• Indiana Dental Radiographer License required.
• Formal training as a dental assistant preferred.
• Two years of healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet and seat patients; prepare for exams and procedures.
• Expose and process dental X-rays; maintain radiology records.
• Sterilize instruments; clean and prep operatories.
• Assist during procedures by transferring instruments and retracting.
• Record treatments in electronic health records.
• Order, stock, and inventory supplies; ensure clean storage.
• Communicate clearly with patients; reassure and guide them.
• Prepare study casts, impressions, and related materials.

Skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Compliance knowledge

Critical thinking

Emotional intelligence

Ethical reasoning

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma, Transcripts, or Equivalent

Dental Radiographer License (Indiana)

Formal dental assistant training

Job description

NorthShore Health Centers seeks a Dental Assistant II to support dentists and hygienists in direct patient care. You will take patient intakes, expose X-rays, and sterilize instruments while preparing operatories and managing supplies.

You'll interact with patients, document services, and assist with daily huddles. BLS within 2 weeks and Indiana radiographer license are required, with formal dental assistant training preferred.