Dental Assistant
On-site · Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States
Job Summary
Dental Assistant supports dentists and dental hygienists under licensed supervision. Responsibilities include chair-side assisting, patient preparation, taking x-rays under supervision, sterilizing instruments, maintaining a sterile environment, providing oral hygiene education, and performing administrative tasks such as patient intake, front desk support, updating patient records, and inventory management to ensure efficient clinic operations. Duties also include preparing patients, taking medical histories and vital signs, assisting during procedures, scheduling, onboarding new staff, and recognizing medical or social concerns as appropriate.
Required Qualifications
- Education: Highschool diploma or GED required.
- Experience: Prefer at least one year of experience in dental office providing polishing, administering nitrous oxide, and fluoride application.
- Certificate or Professional License: Graduation from a school in dental assisting preferred.
- Radiographic license is required if operating dental x-ray equipment.
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