Qualifications
Dental Assisting: 1 year (Required)
High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience working with children
Coronal Polish Certification for State of Indiana (Preferred) or proof of 6 months of experience as a chairside clinical assistant required
Radiology certificate for State of Indiana (Preferred)
Hiring office: Children's Dental Center 7863 Broadway Ave. Merrillville, IN 46410
Full Job Description
We are looking for a full-time qualified Dental Assistant to join our premiere dental practice in Merrillville, IN. The right applicant will have experience preparing pediatric dentistry patients, ensuring that they are comfortable and offering another set of hands for procedures. Assistants must help Dentists to clearly see problems and changes within a patient's mouth. This often requires taking x-rays of the bone structure of a patient's jaw, as well as taking photographs of the teeth.
Responsibilities
Help Dentists prepare for procedures by having the necessary tools sterilized and in place
Help keep a patient’s mouth clean and dry during procedures and hand Dentists the necessary tools at the appropriate time
Patient education; explain procedures and discuss treatment progress and plans
This position will include all aspects of clinical dental care
Requirements
Previous dental chairside assisting is preferred
Positive attitude and enthusiasm for the workday
Excellent customer service skills with an outgoing, people friendly personality
The ideal applicant will display and demonstrate excellent communication skills with staff and patients
Desire to learn new skills and expand your potential
Coronal Polishing & Pit/Fissure Sealants Certifications
Compensation Package and Benefits
Compensation will be comprised of a base salary that is commensurate with experience
Full Medical Insurance with BCBS, employer pays on average 66% of premium!
Dental/Vision
Short Term and Long Term Disability
Life Insurance
401(k) with matching
Flexible Spending account
and more!
Company Overview
United Dental Partners is a very fast-growing Dental Support Organization (DSO) serving multi-specialty dental practices in Chicago and Northwest Indiana. The multi-specialty dental groups we serve collectively care for children and adults and offer general, pediatric, orthodontic and oral surgery care.
We work in an energetic environment with phenomenal people who love providing fantastic care for patients and know that our ability to provide consistently great care is underpinned by the personalities and values of the people we hire.
COVID-19 considerations:
We meet CDC and other health agency guidelines for COVID-19 by social distancing, cleaning and disinfecting the workplace throughout the day and adjusting as necessary to provide a safe and healthy environment.
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