Dental Hygiene Assistant

Overview Pay:

Starting at $18/hour

Schedule:

Monday

• Thursday 7:45am
• 5:00pm and Friday 7:45am
• 1:00pm

Location:

Indianapolis, IN Dr. J Pediatric Dentistry, an affiliate of CHORD Specialty Dental Partners, has an immediate opportunity available for a Dental Assistant! Are you a Dental Assistant who is passionate about making a difference in patients' oral health? Do you take pride in providing exceptional care and educating patients on the importance of oral hygiene? If so, Dr. J Pediatric Dentistry is the place for you! Responsibilities Must be able to work in a pediatric, child friendly environment Review all hygiene patient charts including; reason and necessity of visit, medical history, and x-ray requirement Verify patient information with parent or guardian, according to HIPAA privacy standards Have coronal polishing certification

• We are able to provide a sealant course!

Verify the patient has consent for treatment from parent or guardian Advise parent or guardian what to expect in the visit and address any concerns Charting all existing/missing teeth, existing restorations, and/or dental procedures Obtaining all x-rays necessary in the best quality possible Maintaining accurate clinical notes of each visit Clean and sterilize all instruments following OSHA and company standards. This includes; scrubbing instruments, packing the instruments and processing them through the statim or autoclave sterilizer Must maintain Dental Assisting License in good standing and complete the CE Credits required by state Qualifications Must have Coronal polish Certification Must have X-ray License (provisional license at minimum) Must be willing to be OR certified Current CPR Healthcare Provider Certification #INDDA