About this opportunity
Secure Dental lists this Dental Assistant opportunity in hammond, Indiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Dental AssistantThe 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.ObjectivesCreate a positive and individualized experience for each patientBuild rapport with patients to ensure a memorable smileSchedule patient appointments, accommodating for potential scheduling conflictsPrepare dental materials and equipment for the scheduled treatmentsFunction as a treatment coordinator, preparing and presenting treatment plan to patientsMaintain dental instruments, supplies and equipment inventory, and other ancillary dutiesAssists with patient management during dental proceduresProactively support team members and podsComplete instrument cleaning & sterilization, post-op sanitization of treatment roomsCollect and record patient health historyAttend and participate in internal meetings and complete required trainingPerforms other related duties as assigned by managementCompetenciesGeneral Dentistry knowledgeExperience successfully maintaining a positive attitude while working in a team environment with competing prioritiesBasic computer skills including the use of dental software and Microsoft OfficeStrong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to be flexible and accept different work assignments within the practice, which may include travel to other locations, with a positive approachOutstanding organization and administrative skillsAbility to think individually as well as collaboratively when approaching job responsibilitiesAbility to demonstrate initiative, dependability and promptnessAbility to exercise confidentiality with patients and patient careEducation and ExperienceHigh School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)RDA/QRDA certification, preferredProphy and sealant experience, preferredPhysical RequirementsAbility to sit, stand, walk, and bendAbility to withstand moderate noise levels from dental and other lab equipmentExceptional hand dexterityNear Vision - the ability to see details at close rangeAbility to lift at least 35 poundsBenefitsHealth Insurance401(k) Retirement PlanPaid Time OffOpportunity for Incentive CompensationLeadership AutonomyWork Life Balance with Fixed hoursProfessional Training & Development Opportunities
Worksite address
hammond, IN, 46320, US
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