Dental Assistant (X-Ray Certified) - Chord Specialty Dental Partners - Indianapolis, IN

Overview: Are you ready to work in a practice where every child is treated with compassion, every family feels welcomed, and every visit is designed to create a positive dental experience. At Dr. J Pediatric Dentistry, we believe that empathy, teamwork, and exceptional patient care are at the heart of everything we do. As a proud partner of Chord Specialty Dental Partners, you'll have the support, resources, and opportunities needed to thrive while helping us deliver outstanding care to the communities we serve. How does this shape your job experience? We combine our individuality and child-centered dental expertise to practice group dentistry to create healthy smiles and positive experiences that last a lifetime. By working together as one team, we provide compassionate, high-quality care tailored to the unique needs of every child and family. Responsibilities: Job Summary: The Dental Assistant (X-Ray Certified) (DA) is an important part of Chord Specialty Dental Partners team. The DA will plan, coordinate, oversee, and provide pediatric patient care for all areas within the dental standards of practice and the policies of Chord Specialty Dental Partners. The DA will also help to maintain equipment, supplies, and the cleanliness and efficiency of the office. Responsibilities : Plan, implement, and evaluate dental care for patients based on individual, specific patient needs and according to dentist’s orders. Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient. Provides diagnostic information by taking all radiographs and quantity of radiographs deemed medically necessary by the clinical judgement of the treating dentist. Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist's access; suctioning; passing instruments using four-handed dentistry. Maintain appropriate certifications and/or licensures. Perform all other duties as assigned by management. Qualifications: What you’ll Need : High school diploma or equivalent DANB X-Ray Certification Knowledge of appropriate radiation techniques/procedures Knowledge of OSHA and HIPA policies Customer Service Experience – Friendly and helpful demeanor with patients and co-workers. Flexibility – Must adapt easily to changing conditions and work responsibilities. Ability to work well under stressful situations Must be available to travel to other locations to meet operational needs Preferred, but not required: Knowledge of electronic dental records and practice management systems, specifically Denticon. Dental office experience Schedule : Monday, Wednesday, Friday 7:40am - 3:00pm (no lunch), Tuesday and Thursday 7:40am-5pm Compensation : $19 - $21/hour with $500 sign on bonus Location : Lawrence, IN Benefits : Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance for Full-time employees Health Spending Account and Flexible Spending Account Paid Company Holidays Paid Time Off Voluntary Life and Disability Insurance Referral Program Equal Opportunity Employer : Chord Specialty Dental Partners and its affiliated dental practices are equal opportunity employers, and hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business need. If you require an accommodation during any part of the application or interview process, please contact us so we can assist. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process. If you require accommodation, please let us know. #INDDA

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