Dental Assistant (X-Ray Certified)

About the role

At Dr. J Pediatric Dentistry, we believe that empathy, teamwork, and exceptional patient care are at the heart of everything we do. As a Dental Assistant (X-Ray Certified), you'll be an important part of the Chord Specialty Dental Partners team, helping to deliver outstanding pediatric dental care. You'll 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. By combining your individuality and child-centered expertise, you'll contribute to a team that provides compassionate, high-quality care tailored to the unique needs of every child and family.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and evaluate dental care for patients based on individual, specific patient needs and according to dentist’s orders.
• Prepare patients for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping them.
• Provide diagnostic information by taking all radiographs and quantity of radiographs deemed medically necessary by the treating dentist.
• Assist with instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to the treatment area, positioning instruments for dentist’s access, suctioning, and passing instruments using four-handed dentistry.
• Maintain appropriate certifications and/or licensures.
• Help maintain equipment, supplies, and the cleanliness and efficiency of the office.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management.
• Travel to other locations to meet operational needs as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• DANB X-Ray Certification.
• Knowledge of appropriate radiation techniques/procedures.
• Knowledge of OSHA and HIPAA policies.
• Customer service experience with a friendly and helpful demeanor toward patients and co-workers.
• Flexibility to adapt easily to changing conditions and work responsibilities.
• Ability to work well under stressful situations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of electronic dental records and practice management systems, specifically Denticon.
• Dental office experience.

Schedule

• Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 7:40 AM – 3:00 PM (no lunch).
• Tuesday and Thursday: 7:40 AM – 5:00 PM.

Pay

$19 - $21/hour with a $500 sign-on bonus.

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.

Location: Lawrence, IN