Dental Assistant in Sellersburg, IN

Serenity Smile Care, LLC is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant at our growing general dentistry practice in Sellersburg, IN. We are looking to add an enthusiastic, experienced dental assistant to our team. Our goal is to form lifelong patient relationships, to provide our patients with the best care with a compassionate approach, and to create a long-term career opportunity for the right candidate. We need an amazing and committed team in order to reach our goals! In this position, our dental assistant is responsible for providing patient care and some administrative tasks in our office under the direction of our doctor.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Welcoming patients into our dental office

• Preparing patients for their treatment by ensuring all patient paperwork is completed prior to appointment

• Setting up, sterilizing, and disinfecting all operatories, surfaces and dental instruments in preparation for patient care

• Monitors patients while using nitrous oxide sedation

• Strict adherence to infection control, OSHA and HIPAA guidelines

• Maintaining dental equipment, maintenance logs, etc

• Assisting dentist chairside in the operatory

• Taking alginate impressions, scans and fabricating temporary crowns

• Taking diagnostic quality radiographs to aid our dentist in the diagnosis of dental diseases and conditions

• Placing sealants and coronal polishing of patients

• Providing patients with post-operative instructions and other information needed to help them feel comfortable after dental procedures

• Take preliminary medical histories and vital signs to be reviewed by the dentist

• Managing/monitoring dental supply orders and inventory

• Performing other ancillary duties as needed in the office such as scheduling appointments and assisting with front office administrative tasks when necessary

• Must work well with others and be a team player

• Maintaining the appearance and cleanliness of the office

• - Participates in office marketing campaigns, social media marketing, ground marketing and other activities that positively promote the practice.

Qualifications:

- 2 years of experience as a dental assistant is required

-Dental assistant program graduate preferred

-Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods

-Good computer skills and some knowledge of dental practice management software

-Excellent communication and people skills

-Displays great attention to detail, well-organized and reliable

-Flexible and open to learning the process and workflows specific to Serenity Smile Care

Starting Pay: $19/hour based on experience and qualifications