Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

CONSUMER DIRECTED SERVICES INC.; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

CONSUMER DIRECTED SERVICES INC. is seeking an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant to support dental procedures, radiography, and patient education in a clinical setting. The role focuses on preparing rooms, sterilizing instruments, and assisting with preventive, restorative, and cosmetic treatments.

The ideal candidate will assist with radiographs, maintain patient comfort, and collaborate with the dental team to ensure efficient, high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Ability to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Knowledge of sterilization protocols and radiography.
• Strong communication for patient education.
• Comfort with modern dental technology and procedures.
• Collaborative spirit and commitment to professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance during dental procedures.
• Take radiographs and perform expanded functions as permitted.
• Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize instruments.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and post-operative care.
• Support preventive, restorative, and cosmetic dental treatments.
• Ensure patient comfort, safety, and procedure efficiency.

Skills

Chairside care

Radiography

Sterilization

Patient education

Team collaboration

Tools

Digital radiography system

Job description

Role: Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Responsibilities Include

• Providing chairside assistance during dental procedures
• Taking radiographs and performing permitted expanded functions
• Preparing treatment rooms and sterilizing instruments
• Educating patients on oral hygiene and post-operative care
• Supporting preventive, restorative, and cosmetic dental treatments
• Ensuring patient comfort, safety, and procedure efficiency

Qualifications & Skills

• Ability to support dental team with high-quality, patient-centered care
• Knowledge of sterilization protocols and radiography
• Strong communication skills for patient education
• Comfort with modern dental technology and procedures
• Collaborative spirit and commitment to professional growth