Sycamore Hills Dentistry is hiring: Dental Assistant in Fort Wayne

We are looking for a competent and friendly dental assistant at Sycamore Hills Dentistry. Youll ensure excellent patient care and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentists shoulders. (X-Ray certificate required)

We desire someone who is well-organized with great attention to detail, able to follow instructions, and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible.

We have flexible schedules as well as an Office Bonus System, paid holidays, medical and dental benefits and a retirement IRA plan!

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients in the dental office
• Prepare patients for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
• Select and set up instruments, equipment, and material needed
• Sterilize instruments according to regulations
• Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
• Undertake lab tasks as instructed
• Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
• Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
• Schedule appointments
• Maintain patient records
  

Skills Desired

• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• Understanding of health & safety regulations
• Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
• Good computer skills
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Attention to detail
• Well-organized and reliable
• High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
• Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)

Job Types

• Full-time, Part-time

Wage

• $16.00 - $21.00 per hour

Additional Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Holidays

Schedule

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
  
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience

• Dental Assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification

• Registered Dental Assistant (Preferred)
• X-Ray Certification (Required)