Endodontics Dental Assistant — Radiography & Patient Care

Indiana University; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Health savings account

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition subsidy

Job summary

Indiana University School of Dentistry in Indianapolis seeks a Dental Assistant (Intermediate/Foundational) to support endodontic procedures and student training. You will pass instruments, prep patients, and help with radiographs and sterilization, while maintaining high standards of care.

The role requires a dental assisting program or 6 months of experience, plus Indiana X-Ray licensing by hire. This full-time on-site position offers extensive benefits and a 8:00 AM–5:00 PM schedule.

Qualifications

• 1 year of assisting in applicable specialty
• Indiana X-Ray license upon date of hire
• Dental Assistant certification preferred upon date of hire

Responsibilities

• Pass instruments and hold devices during procedures
• Assist in administration of local anesthetic
• Take vital signs and monitor patient status
• Provide preoperative and postoperative patient care and instructions
• Instruct students on taking digital radiographs and cone beam scans
• Sterilize instruments and maintain clean, ready-to-use operatory
• Assist front office with scheduling follow-up visits

Skills

Accuracy under pressure

Customer service

Technical aptitude

Verbal communication

Listening skills

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

6 months dental assisting experience

Tools

Radiology equipment operation

Job description

Indiana University School of Dentistry in Indianapolis seeks a Dental Assistant (Intermediate/Foundational) to support endodontic procedures and student training. You will pass instruments, prep patients, and help with radiographs and sterilization, while maintaining high standards of care.

The role requires a dental assisting program or 6 months of experience, plus Indiana X-Ray licensing by hire. This full-time on-site position offers extensive benefits and a 8:00 AM–5:00 PM schedule.