Dental Assistant: Sterilization, Chairside & Patient Care

West 10th Dental Group; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

West 10th Dental Group in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Dental Assistant to prepare treatment rooms for patients, sterilize and pass instruments, and assist during procedures. The role includes delivering instruments to the treatment area and maintaining patient comfort.

Responsibilities also include supporting the dentist with suctioning, positioning instruments, and completing clinical notes before patient dismissal. Strong communication and compassionate patient care are essential.

Qualifications

• CPR/X-ray certification is required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Strong knowledge of dental procedures, terminology, and equipment.
• Excellent communication skills and a compassionate approach to patient care.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the treatment room for patients.
• Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to the treatment area; positioning instruments for the dentist's access, suctioning, and passing instruments.
• Completes Clinical notes before dismissing patients.

Skills

Dental procedures knowledge

Communication skills

Compassionate patient care

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CPR/X-ray certification

Job description

West 10th Dental Group in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Dental Assistant to prepare treatment rooms for patients, sterilize and pass instruments, and assist during procedures. The role includes delivering instruments to the treatment area and maintaining patient comfort.

Responsibilities also include supporting the dentist with suctioning, positioning instruments, and completing clinical notes before patient dismissal. Strong communication and compassionate patient care are essential.