Dental Assistant (X-ray Certified)

Chord Specialty Dental Partners • Indianapolis, IN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Dr. J Pediatric Dentistry, an affiliate of CHORD Specialty Dental Partners, has an immediate opportunity available for a Dental Assistant. This role is for a Dental Assistant who is passionate about making a difference in patients' oral health and takes pride in providing exceptional care and educating patients on the importance of oral hygiene.

Requirements

• X-Ray and Coronal Polishing Certification- required
• Current CPR Healthcare Provider Certification

Nice To Haves

• Flouride cetifiaion- preferred

Responsibilities

• Must be able to work in a pediatric, child friendly environment
• Review all hygiene patient charts including; reason and necessity of visit, medical history, and x-ray requirement
• Verify patient information with parent or guardian, according to HIPAA privacy standards
• Have coronal polishing certification - We are able to provide a sealant course!
• Verify the patient has consent for treatment from parent or guardian
• Advise parent or guardian what to expect in the visit and address any concerns
• Charting all existing/missing teeth, existing restorations, and/or dental procedures
• Obtaining all x-rays necessary in the best quality possible
• Maintaining accurate clinical notes of each visit
• Clean and sterilize all instruments following OSHA and company standards. This includes; scrubbing instruments, packing the instruments and processing them through the statim or autoclave sterilizer
• Must maintain Dental Assisting License in good standing and complete the CE Credits required by state

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee discount program
• Pet Insurance
• Cutting-edge Technology and Training

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed