Dental Assistant

• Prepare operatories instruments and tray set-ups prior to patient arrival.
• Escort patients to operatories and confirm medical and dental histories.
• Update Dentrix Enterprise charts in real time with accurate clinical documentation.
• Assist dentists and hygienists chairside during examinations and procedures.
• Perform diagnostic dental radiographs (FMX bitewings periapicals panoramic x-ray) in accordance with Indiana certification standards.
• Provide post-operative instructions and reinforce patient education.
• Maintain patient comfort professionalism and confidentiality at all times.

• Ensure efficient patient flow and operatory readiness to support high-volume clinical operations.
• Upload label and verify radiographs and imaging in Dentrix Enterprise.
• Review chart alerts pop-ups and documentation requirements prior to patient dismissal.
• Escalate missing documentation (e.g. consents required imaging extraction verification) to the provider or Practice Manager to prevent treatment delays or pre-authorization issues.
• Communicate patient readiness delays and clinical concerns with providers and front desk staff.
• Support hygiene and front desk teams during peak clinic volume.
• Participate in team meetings training and quality-improvement initiatives.

• Adhere to CDC OSHA FQHC and ODHS infection-control protocols.
• Perform sterilization procedures spore testing operatory turnover and maintain required logs accurately.
• Monitor equipment maintenance and emergency kit documentation.
• Ensure all required HRSA and UDS documentation (extraction consents oral cancer screenings risk assessments etc.) is scanned uploaded and properly labeled in Dentrix.
• Demonstrate teamwork accountability and ethical conduct in all clinical and operational activities.
• Maintain reliable attendance punctuality and readiness to work at scheduled start times.
• Communicate schedule changes or delays in accordance with ODHS attendance policies.

• High School diploma or GED equivalency.
• Graduate from an accredited dental assisting program.
• Indiana Dental Radiology Certification OR Temporary Indiana Dental Radiology Permit for newly graduated dental assistants actively completing certification requirements.
• Temporary permits must remain in good standing and be converted to full certification within the timeframe established by the Indiana State Board of Dentistry.
• CPR/BLS Certification.
• Minimum of one (1) year of dental assisting experience.
• Experience with Dentrix Enterprise or comparable dental EHR system.

• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to accurate clinical documentation.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced high-volume clinical environment.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Professional compassionate and patient-focused.
• Able to follow established protocols while escalating concerns appropriately.
• Committed to continuous learning and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.

• Frequent exposure to communicable diseases toxic substance medicinal preparations and other conditions common to clinic environment. Tasks involve contact with blood or body substances.
• Requires standing walking or sitting for long periods of time. Occasional bending stretching or lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Requires the ability to work under stressful situations.
• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range or use of approved adaptive equipment.
• Ability to work safely while using PPE and following infection-control protocols.

Required Experience:

Junior IC