Pediatric Dental Assistant - Chair-Side Support

Indiana University; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition subsidy for IU courses

10 paid holidays

Generous paid time off

EAP and life insurance

Job summary

Indiana University School of Dentistry in Indianapolis is seeking a Dental Assistant for the Pediatric Dentistry department. The role involves preparing for procedures, chair-side assistance, infection control, and charting under supervision to support pediatric patient care.

The Foundational position requires a high school diploma or GED, with dental assistant training or 6 months of experience, and a radiology license within 6 months. The role offers a four-day, 32-hour work week.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of dental assisting training program; OR 6 months dental assisting experience.
• Radiology license within 6 months from date of hire required.
• Demonstrates strong technical aptitude and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists with patient care including setting up instruments, supplies, and materials for procedures.
• Sits chair-side to pass instruments and support direct patient care as indicated.
• Complies with infection control by stripping, disinfecting, and bagging unit after care.
• Enters findings and procedure information in patient chart as directed and ensures accuracy.
• Requests instruments and supplies from other departments as directed by coordinator.
• Inventories and restocks supplies and instruments.

Skills

Strong technical aptitude

Demonstrated customer service skills

Strong verbal communication

Ability to multitask

Education

High school diploma or GED

1 year of assisting in applicable specialty dental assisting

Job description

Indiana University School of Dentistry in Indianapolis is seeking a Dental Assistant for the Pediatric Dentistry department. The role involves preparing for procedures, chair-side assistance, infection control, and charting under supervision to support pediatric patient care.

The Foundational position requires a high school diploma or GED, with dental assistant training or 6 months of experience, and a radiology license within 6 months. The role offers a four-day, 32-hour work week.