Pediatric Dental Assistant - X-ray Certified, Patient-Focused

Chord Specialty Dental Partners; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Dr. J Pediatric Dentistry in Indianapolis is seeking a compassionate Dental Assistant to join a close-knit team delivering high-quality pediatric dental care.

You will assist the dentist during procedures, prepare and sterilize instruments, take X-rays, and maintain patient records while fostering a calm, trustful environment for young patients. The role emphasizes teamwork, patient comfort, and building rapport with anxious or fearful children, with a schedule from Monday to Thursday and a

Qualifications

• X-ray certification required.
• Basic knowledge of hygiene, restorative, and orthodontics.
• Dental Assisting certificate preferred.
• Dental office experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with patients to make them comfortable and prepare them for treatment.
• Taking and processing X-rays of patients
• Assist the doctors and patients with a wide range of restorative procedures
• Chart and enter notes in Dentrix

Skills

Calm demeanor

Patient rapport

Education

Dental Assisting certificate

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Dr. J Pediatric Dentistry in Indianapolis is seeking a compassionate Dental Assistant to join a close-knit team delivering high-quality pediatric dental care.

You will assist the dentist during procedures, prepare and sterilize instruments, take X-rays, and maintain patient records while fostering a calm, trustful environment for young patients. The role emphasizes teamwork, patient comfort, and building rapport with anxious or fearful children, with a schedule from Monday to Thursday and a