Pediatric Dental Assistant Job at United Dental Partners, Merrillville, IN

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  • United Dental Partners
  • Merrillville, IN

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a qualified full-time Pediatric Dental Assistant to join our premier dental practice! The right applicant will have experience preparing pediatric dentistry patients, ensuring they are comfortable, and providing an additional set of hands for procedures. Assistants must help dentists clearly see problems and changes in 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 Required

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 the premium!
Dental/Vision
Short Term and Long Term Disability
Life Insurance
401(k) with matching
Flexible Spending Account
and more!
Job Types: Full-time - 32-35 hour work week

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Flexible hours,

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