Orthodontics Dental Assistant — Hands-on Clinic Support

Indiana University; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Health savings account (HSA)

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition subsidy

Paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Indiana University School of Dentistry in Indianapolis seeks a dental assistant to provide chairside support for orthodontics and oral facial procedures. The role includes instrument passing, suctioning, sterilization, and assisting with local anesthetic administration.

Foundational or intermediate levels may apply, with responsibilities and duties adjusted accordingly. The department emphasizes patient-centered care, safety, and teamwork within a busy clinical setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of assisting in applicable specialty dental assisting.
• Indiana X-Ray License required.
• Dental Assistant Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides chair side assistance to dentist by passing instruments and handling suction.
• Assists in administration of local anesthetic agent.
• Takes patients' blood pressure and maintains vital statistics.
• Preoperative and postoperative patient care and instructions.
• Instructs students on taking digital radiographs and cone beam scans.
• Ensures sterilization of instruments and cleanliness of areas.
• Assists front office with scheduling follow-up visits.

Skills

Accuracy under pressure

Strong communication

Customer service

Independence

Technical aptitude

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Area knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Dental assisting training program

Tools

X-ray equipment

Job description

Indiana University School of Dentistry in Indianapolis seeks a dental assistant to provide chairside support for orthodontics and oral facial procedures. The role includes instrument passing, suctioning, sterilization, and assisting with local anesthetic administration.

Foundational or intermediate levels may apply, with responsibilities and duties adjusted accordingly. The department emphasizes patient-centered care, safety, and teamwork within a busy clinical setting.