Expanded Duties Dental Assistant

Mortenson-Dental-Partner; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Mortenson-Dental-Partner in Indiana is seeking a Dental Assistant to prepare treatment rooms and assist the dentist with instruments and patient care. You will sterilize, deliver instruments, and position them for efficient access during procedures, ensuring a smooth patient flow.

Additionally, you will complete clinical notes prior to patient dismissal and maintain clear communication with the dental team to support high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Prepare the treatment room for patients.
• Assist with instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments; pass instruments and position for dentist access.
• Document clinical notes before dismissal of patients.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the treatment room for patients.
• Provide instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to the treatment area; passing instruments and positioning for the dentist's access.
• Complete clinical notes before dismissing patients.

Skills

CPR/X-ray certification

Communication

Compassionate patient care

Dental terminology knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Your Role:

• 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

What We Are Looking for:

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