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Dental AssistantSecure Dental • Hammond, IN, United States
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Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant

Secure Dental • Hammond, IN, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Dental Assistant

The Dental Assistant at Secure Dental is a key member of the team, working closely with our dentists to ensure a dynamic and memorable patient experience. This role is responsible for supporting the delivery of exceptional dental care through the preparation of the treatment room, instruments and materials, and assisting the dental provider as needed. The Dental Assistant is the patient's advocate throughout their dental experience, providing meaningful patient feedback with compassion.

We are Secure Dental, a practice focused on providing advanced dental services with state of the art equipment and we are growing by the day. Our mission is to transform our patients' lifestyle through personalized and remarkable dental care. We are accountable and disciplined in our pursuit to see every team member reach their personal, professional, and financial goals through the work we do together. Our core values are the backbone of our business and guide our hiring process: we are aligned, productive, transparent, and results oriented.

Objectives

  • Create a positive and individualized experience for each patient
  • Build rapport with patients to ensure a memorable smile
  • Schedule patient appointments, accommodating for potential scheduling conflicts
  • Prepare dental materials and equipment for the scheduled treatments
  • Function as a treatment coordinator, preparing and presenting treatment plan to patients
  • Maintain dental instruments, supplies and equipment inventory, and other ancillary duties
  • Assists with patient management during dental procedures
  • Proactively support team members and pods
  • Complete instrument cleaning & sterilization, post-op sanitization of treatment rooms
  • Collect and record patient health history
  • Attend and participate in internal meetings and complete required training
  • Performs other related duties as assigned by management

Competencies

  • General Dentistry knowledge
  • Experience successfully maintaining a positive attitude while working in a team environment with competing priorities
  • Basic computer skills including the use of dental software and Microsoft Office
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to be flexible and accept different work assignments within the practice, which may include travel to other locations, with a positive approach
  • Outstanding organization and administrative skills
  • Ability to think individually as well as collaboratively when approaching job responsibilities
  • Ability to demonstrate initiative, dependability and promptness
  • Ability to exercise confidentiality with patients and patient care

Education and Experience

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
  • RDA/QRDA certification, preferred
  • Prophy and sealant experience, preferred

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to sit, stand, walk, and bend
  • Ability to withstand moderate noise levels from dental and other lab equipment
  • Exceptional hand dexterity
  • Near Vision - the ability to see details at close range
  • Ability to lift at least 35 pounds

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Opportunity for Incentive Compensation
  • Leadership Autonomy
  • Work Life Balance with Fixed hours
  • Professional Training & Development Opportunities

Commitment to Diversity

As an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting the needs of a multigenerational and multicultural workforce, Secure Dental recognizes that a diverse staff, reflective of our community, is an integral and welcome part of a successful and ethical business. We hire local talent at all levels regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability and actively foster inclusion in all forms both within our company and across interactions with clients, candidates, and partners.

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