Prosthodontics Dental Assistant - Chairside & Imaging

Indiana University; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Health savings account contributions

Flexible spending accounts

Tuition subsidy

Paid holidays and time off

Job summary

Indiana University School of Dentistry in Indianapolis seeks a dentistry-prosthodontics dental assistant to support chair-side procedures, assist with local anesthesia, and monitor patient vitals. Foundational or intermediate levels are possible based on qualifications.

The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, patient service, and strong teamwork, with benefits and career growth available for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of assisting in applicable specialty.
• Indiana X-Ray license required by hire date.
• Dental assistant certification preferred at hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide chair side assistance to dentist by passing instruments, suction tubes, and mouth cleaning.
• Assist in administration of local anesthetic agent.
• Take patients' blood pressure and monitor vital statistics.
• Provide preoperative and postoperative patient care and instructions.

Skills

Accuracy under pressure

Safety and efficiency

Customer service

Independent work

Technical aptitude

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Quality commitment

Multi-priority management

Continuous learning

Education

Completion of dental assisting training program

Six months dental assisting experience

Job description

Indiana University School of Dentistry in Indianapolis seeks a dentistry-prosthodontics dental assistant to support chair-side procedures, assist with local anesthesia, and monitor patient vitals. Foundational or intermediate levels are possible based on qualifications.

The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, patient service, and strong teamwork, with benefits and career growth available for full-time staff.