Pediatric Dental Assistant

Qualifications Dental Assisting: 1 year (Required) High school or equivalent (Preferred) Experience working with children Coronal Polish Certification for State of Indiana (Preferred) or proof of 6 months of experience as a chairside clinical assistant required Radiology certificate for State of Indiana (Preferred) Hiring office: Children's Dental Center 7863 Broadway Ave. Merrillville, IN 46410 Full Job Description We are looking for a full-time qualified Dental Assistant to join our premiere dental practice in Merrillville, IN. The right applicant will have experience preparing pediatric dentistry patients, ensuring that they are comfortable and offering another set of hands for procedures. Assistants must help Dentists to clearly see problems and changes within a patient's mouth. This often requires taking x-rays of the bone structure of a patient's jaw, as well as taking photographs of the teeth. Responsibilities Help Dentists prepare for procedures by having the necessary tools sterilized and in place Help keep a patient’s mouth clean and dry during procedures and hand Dentists the necessary tools at the appropriate time Patient education; explain procedures and discuss treatment progress and plans This position will include all aspects of clinical dental care Requirements Previous dental chairside assisting is preferred Positive attitude and enthusiasm for the workday Excellent customer service skills with an outgoing, people friendly personality The ideal applicant will display and demonstrate excellent communication skills with staff and patients Desire to learn new skills and expand your potential Coronal Polishing & Pit/Fissure Sealants Certifications Compensation Package and Benefits Compensation will be comprised of a base salary that is commensurate with experience Full Medical Insurance with BCBS, employer pays on average 66% of premium! Dental/Vision Short Term and Long Term Disability Life Insurance 401(k) with matching Flexible Spending account and more! Company Overview United Dental Partners is a very fast-growing Dental Support Organization (DSO) serving multi-specialty dental practices in Chicago and Northwest Indiana. The multi-specialty dental groups we serve collectively care for children and adults and offer general, pediatric, orthodontic and oral surgery care. We work in an energetic environment with phenomenal people who love providing fantastic care for patients and know that our ability to provide consistently great care is underpinned by the personalities and values of the people we hire. COVID-19 considerations: We meet CDC and other health agency guidelines for COVID-19 by social distancing, cleaning and disinfecting the workplace throughout the day and adjusting as necessary to provide a safe and healthy environment. Schedule: Monday to Thursday 7:30am-5pm, Friday 7:30am-3pm Education: High school or equivalent (Preferred) Experience: Dental Assisting: 1 year (Required) Employment Type: Full Time Years Experience: 1 - 3 years Salary: $19 - $26 Hourly Bonus/Commission: No