Entry-Level Pediatric Dental Assistant — Day Shift & Career Growth

Indiana University Health System; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health System's Riley Hospital for Children is seeking a Full-Time Entry-Level Dental Assistant to join the pediatric dental team. The role offers a Monday–Friday day shift (8:00 AM–4:30 PM) with no on-call, weekends, or holidays.

No Dental Radiology License is required initially, but you must obtain certification within 9 months. With patient-focused responsibilities, you will support young patients and families in a busy pediatric environment, performing clinical duties,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 0–3 years of relevant dental assisting experience.
• BLS-CPR certification required.
• Active Indiana Dental Radiology License within 9 months of hire date.
• Certification in Dental Assisting from an accredited program or on-the-job training with minimum of 2 years experience.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work with patients from varying backgrounds.
• Ability to work with apprehensive or challenging pediatric patients.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient care services under supervision of a dentist or assigned supervisor.
• Collects and reports patient intake data, medical history, cognitive/emotional diagnosis, and care provided.
• Prioritizes patient care based on resources and prognosis.
• Facilitates patient flow, provides education, explains insurance coverage and co-pays.
• Ensures instruments, equipment and supplies are ready before procedures.
• Obtains diagnostic dental x-rays using safe radiology processes.
• Assists provider during patient care and supports uncooperative patients.
• Maintains sterile processing of instruments and supplies per policies.
• Performs administrative duties and schedules patient visits; handles patient communication.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Patient handling with children

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS-CPR certification

Dental Radiography License (Indiana) within 9 months

Dental Assisting certificate or on-the-job training with 2 years experience

Job description

Indiana University Health System's Riley Hospital for Children is seeking a Full-Time Entry-Level Dental Assistant to join the pediatric dental team. The role offers a Monday–Friday day shift (8:00 AM–4:30 PM) with no on-call, weekends, or holidays.

No Dental Radiology License is required initially, but you must obtain certification within 9 months. With patient-focused responsibilities, you will support young patients and families in a busy pediatric environment, performing clinical duties,