Pediatric Dental Assistant (Dental Assistant)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental

Health savings account

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition subsidy

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Indiana University School of Dentistry in Indianapolis seeks an Intermediate Dental Assistant to support pediatric dentistry. You will pass instruments, assist with procedures, take vital signs, and help position patients for treatment.

Requirements include a high school diploma, completion of a dental assisting program (or 6 months of experience), and an Indiana X-Ray license by hire date. The role offers comprehensive benefits and $18.50–$19.50 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a dental assisting program or 6 months of experience.
• Radiology license within 6 months from date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide chair side assistance to dentist during procedures.
• Pass instruments, manage suction, and maintain patient comfort.
• Sterilize instruments and prepare treatment areas.
• Assist front desk with scheduling follow-ups.

Skills

Accuracy under pressure

Safety and efficiency

Customer service

Independent work

Technical aptitude

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Quality mindset

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Learning mindset

Education

High school diploma

Dental assisting program / 6 months experience

Indiana X-Ray license by hire

Job description

DENTISTRY - PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY (IN-DSPE-IUINA)

The Indiana University (IU) School of Dentistry has been advancing oral health in the state and beyond since 1879, when it was founded as the Indiana Dental College. Over the past 140 years, we've become a national leader in preparing oral health professionals, conducting innovative research that has an impact on patients and the profession, and providing patient-centered care.

• Provides chair side assistance to dentist by passing instruments, holding devices such as suction tubes, and cleaning patients mouth during and after specialty dental and root canal procedures.
• Assists in administration of local anesthetic agent.
• Takes patients' blood pressure and maintains patients' vital statistics.
• Provides preoperative care to patients, prepares patients for surgery by positioning them comfortably and applying topical anesthetics, and provides post-operative care and instructions to patients.
• Instructs graduate students and pre-doctoral dental students on taking digital radiographs, cone beam radiographs, and cone beam scans.
• Confirms that instruments are sterilized and working properly and organizes them for procedures and/or surgery.
• Ensures that equipment used for dental procedures is sterilized and areas are clean and ready to receive new patients.
• Assists front office in scheduling follow up visits.

Intermediate Requirements

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

Education

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)

Work Experience

Required

• 1 year of assisting in an applicable specialty

Licenses and Certificates

Required

• Indiana X-Ray license upon date of hire

Preferred

• Dental Assistant certification upon date of hire

Skills

Required

• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
• Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner
• Demonstrated customer service skills
• Performs work independently with minimal supervision
• Possesses strong technical aptitude
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills
• Articulate and responsive to colleagues
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Ability to simultaneously handle multiple priorities
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty

Foundational Requirements

Education

Required

• Completion of a dental assisting training program; OR
• 6 months of dental assisting experience

Licenses and Certificates

Required

• Radiology license within 6 months from date of hire

Required

• Possesses strong technical aptitude
• Demonstrated customer service skills
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills
• Ability to simultaneously handle multiple priorities

This role requires sedentary work as well as extended durations of moving about the workplace. It requires the ability to move objects and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds, and the ability to discern between various objects and devices and to position patients. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

IU School of Dentistry

Indianapolis, Indiana

$18.50 - 19.50 per hour based on experience

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Career Level: Intermediate

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Health Services

Job Family: Dentistry

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