Dental Assistant

Secure Dental•Lake Station, IN

18d•$17 - $19

About The Position

The Dental Assistant at Secure Dental works closely with dentists to support the delivery of exceptional dental care and create a dynamic, memorable patient experience. The role includes preparing treatment rooms, instruments, and materials; assisting providers; and advocating for patients by sharing meaningful feedback with compassion. The position may involve flexibility to accept different assignments within the practice, including travel to other locations. Secure Dental is a growing dental practice that provides advanced services using state-of-the-art equipment. Its mission is to transform patients’ lifestyles through personalized dental care and to support team members’ personal, professional, and financial goals. The company identifies its core values as aligned, productive, transparent, and results oriented.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Knowledge of general dentistry.
Basic computer skills, including use of dental software and Microsoft Office.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to maintain a positive attitude while working in a team environment with competing priorities.
Ability to be flexible and accept different work assignments within the practice, potentially including travel to other locations.
Strong organization and administrative skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Initiative, dependability, and promptness.
Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding patients and patient care.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, and bend; tolerate moderate noise from dental and other lab equipment; demonstrate exceptional hand dexterity and near vision; and lift at least 35 pounds.

Nice To Haves

RDA/QRDA certification.
Prophy and sealant experience.

Responsibilities

Create a positive, individualized experience for each patient and build rapport.
Schedule patient appointments while accommodating potential scheduling conflicts.
Prepare dental materials and equipment for scheduled treatments.
Coordinate treatments by preparing and presenting treatment plans to patients.
Maintain inventory of dental instruments, supplies, and equipment, and perform other ancillary duties.
Assist with patient management during dental procedures.
Proactively support team members and pods.
Clean and sterilize instruments and sanitize treatment rooms after procedures.
Collect and record patient health histories.
Attend and participate in internal meetings and complete required training.
Perform other related duties as assigned by management.