Prosthodontics Dental Assistant — Chairside & Radiography

Indiana University; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

HSA contributions

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Indiana University Indianapolis Campus is seeking a Dental Assistant to provide chairside support for dentists, passing instruments, assisting with suction, and preparing patients during and after procedures. You will help administer local anesthesia and monitor vital signs, ensuring patient comfort from pre-op to post-op.

The role includes training graduate and pre-doctoral students on digital radiographs and cone beam imaging, confirming instrument sterilization, and aiding scheduling of

Qualifications

• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.
• Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner.
• Demonstrates 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide 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.
• Assist in administration of local anesthetic agent.
• Take patients' blood pressure and maintain patients' vital statistics.
• Provide preoperative care to patients, prepare patients for surgery by positioning them comfortably and applying topical anesthetics, and provide post-operative care and instructions to patients.
• Instruct graduate students and pre-doctoral dental students on taking digital radiographs, cone beam radiographs, and cone beam scans.
• Confirm that instruments are sterilized and working properly and organize them for procedures and/or surgery.
• Ensure that equipment used for dental procedures is sterilized and areas are clean and ready to receive new patients.
• Assist front office in scheduling follow up visits.

Skills

High accuracy

Safety compliance

Customer service

Independent work

Technical aptitude

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Quality commitment

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Indiana University Indianapolis Campus is seeking a Dental Assistant to provide chairside support for dentists, passing instruments, assisting with suction, and preparing patients during and after procedures. You will help administer local anesthesia and monitor vital signs, ensuring patient comfort from pre-op to post-op.

The role includes training graduate and pre-doctoral students on digital radiographs and cone beam imaging, confirming instrument sterilization, and aiding scheduling of