Expanded Functions Dental Assistant - Mortenson Dental Partners - Indianapolis, IN

$2000 SIGN-ON BONUS Job ID: 23 Salary: Up to$28]/HR based on experience Location: 5525 Georgetown Rd Ste B, Indianapolis, IN 46254 Job Type: Full-time Weekly hours: 32 Are you passionate about creating healthy, beautiful smiles while working in a friendly and supportive environment? Do you thrive in a role where your skills make a real difference in patients’ lives? If so, we’d love to meet you! We’re seeking a dedicated and compassionate EFDA to join our team. Our practice is committed to delivering exceptional patient care in an environment where both patients and team members are treated with respect, trust, and genuine support. What You’ll Love About Us: A Positive, Team-Oriented Culture: We believe in supporting one another and celebrating successes, big or small. Opportunities for Growth: We’re committed to helping you advance your skills and reach your career goals. Modern Technology & Techniques: Work with state-of-the-art tools in a practice that values staying ahead of the curve. Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling and an environment that respects your personal time. Benefits of being part of the Georgetown Dental Center Team Benefits are available after 60 days of employment Medical, dental, and vision insurance with company contribution Life Insurance Flexible spending (health and dependent care) account Paid Time Off & 6 paid holidays off Employee Stock Ownership Plan 401K Daily Pay Professional development assistance FREE continuing education opportunities Employee assistance program The Expanded Functions Dental Assistant will be responsible for assisting the dentist, setting up equipment, preparing patients for treatment, and completing patient records; placing and finishing permanent restorations, making and polishing temporary crowns, removing temporary crowns and fitting permanent crowns and bridges, adjusting occlusions and interproximal, applying sealants, and adjusting partials and dentures. Responsibilities Personally contribute to a culture that delivers an exceptional patient experience for every patient, every time. Delivers clinically excellent dental care through education and quality treatment. Assists dentists and hygienists in quality diagnosis through X-rays, verbal communication, and other dental tests as directed. Helps ensure efficient operations by seeking patient referrals, maintaining equipment, utilizing supplies cost-effectively, and posting patient charges accurately. Follows CDC and OSHA guidelines for safety and infection control. Completes all clinical notes according to practice guidelines before dismissing the patient. Prepares treatment room for patients by following prescribed procedures and protocols. Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to the treatment area; positioning instruments for the dentist's access; suctioning; and passing instruments. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies. Places and finishes permanent restorations, completes preliminary Impressions, makes and polishes temporary crowns, removal of temporary crowns, and fitting of permanent crowns and bridges, adjusting occlusions and interproximal, application of sealants and adjustment of partials and dentures. Promotes a “team first” attitude by demonstrating positive and caring relationships and communication with coworkers. Qualifications Certification as an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) or equivalent. Current CPR/BLS certification. High School Diploma or equivalent Strong knowledge of dental procedures, terminology, and equipment. Excellent communication skills and a compassionate approach to patient care. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the Company’s determination that the candidate has successfully passed a background check, including a drug screen. We are an equal-opportunity employer and consider all qualified candidates equally.

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