Smile Zone Dental is looking for knowledgeable, energetic, and friendly dental assistant to join our team for our new office in Highland IN. The practice is newly built and has all new equipment and the latest technology. Position includes competitive pay, based on experience, as well as bonuses and other benefits.

The dental assistant plays a vital role within the Smile Zone team. The dental assistant works chair-side with practitioners to ensure a positive experience for the patient while delivering on our commitment to exceptional customer service. The dental assistant supports the clinical treatment care for patients and possess a friendly, professional, outgoing demeanor and excellent organizational skills. Candidate should be comfortable working with patients of all ages, including children.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers in the dental office
• Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
• Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
• Sterilize instruments according to regulations
• Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
• Undertake lab tasks as instructed
• Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
• Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
• Schedule appointments
• 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
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Attention to detail
• Well-organized and reliable
• High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
• Up to date CPR and Radiology License is preferred

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• X-Ray Certification (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Highland, IN 46322: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person