Dental Assistant

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.

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.

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

#INDDA

Patient treatment planning • Patient comfort • Dental office • HIPAA compliance • OSHA • Preparing dental treatment areas • Hourly pay • Pre-examination patient preparation • Radiation Health & Safety Certification • Customer service • Working with pediatric populations • Practice management software • HIPAA • Full-time • Greeting dental patients • Mid-level • High school diploma or GED • Preparing medical treatment area • Dental sterilization procedures • Hospital radiation policies • Records management • Travel • Pediatrics • Dental equipment • Dental treatment planning • Dental office experience • Four handed dentistry • Surgical suction device handling • Operating medical imaging equipment • Clean workspace maintenance • Patient treatment • Pediatric dentistry • Signing bonus • Radiation protection measures