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Kelly Family Dentistry

Dental Assistant

Kelly Family Dentistry, Huntingburg, Indiana, United States, 47542

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Dental Assistant

Kelly Family Dentistry

Monday through Thursday from 8:00am to 5:00pm | Fridays from 7:00am to 3:00pm

We are looking for an extraordinary dental assistant to help create a more efficient and pleasant environment for our patients. You will play a key role in ensuring excellent customer service while assisting with administrative and basic dental tasks to support the dentist.

Dental assistants should be well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to follow instructions while adhering to all dental office regulations. You should be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and capable of making office procedures run smoothly.

Responsibilities

Welcome patients to the dental office

Prepare patients for treatments or checkups, ensuring their comfort

Select and set up instruments, equipment, and materials as needed

Sterilize instruments according to regulations

Assist the dentist through four-handed dentistry

Undertake lab tasks as instructed

Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions

Keep the dental room clean, organized, and well-stocked

Schedule appointments

Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures

Qualifications

Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods

Understanding of health and safety regulations

Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks such as coronal polishing (a plus)

Good computer skills and experience with Dental Practice Management Software

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong attention to detail

Well-organized, reliable, and professional

Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g., EFDA, Dental Hygiene Assistant)

Great work ethic and positive attitude

Benefits

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee perks

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