Benefits: We offer the best benefits package in the region:

a) Best in class pay ($15-$26 based on experience)

b) Health Benefits

c) PTO

d) Uniform allowance

e) Multiple performance based bonus opportunities throughout the year.

Little Heroes Pediatric Dentistry in opening a new location in Anderson, IN and is looking for multiple Expanded Function Dental Assistants/Dental Assistants. Each member of our team genuinely cares about the little heroes who call us their dental home, and that shows in how grateful our patients are to every assistant and doctor who worked with them. We are not a corporate mill, and have a "close-knit family" feel in our office. We have a very heavy emphasis on your career growth and education in this office.

Your family life and work-life balance is important to us, and we work with you to ensure our schedule doesn't take away from your life. We are selective in who we hire, but our associates are genuinely happy - because we truly care for them as much as we care for our patients. Our reviews constantly mention how friendly our associates are, and that is reflective of the environment in the practice. We do require you to be a friendly, professional, and a true team player. Last but not least, this is a pediatric dental office so you must love working with kids!

Responsibilities (DA/EFDA role)

• Welcome customers in the dental office
• Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
• Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
• Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
• Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
• Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures

Skills

• Proven experience as dental assistant
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• Understanding of health & safety regulations
• Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
• Good computer skills
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Attention to detail
• Well-organized and reliable
• High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
• Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)
• Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
• Sterilize instruments according to regulations

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 30 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Dental Assisting: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Radiology Certification (Required)
• Coronal Polish Certificate (Preferred)

Work Location: In person