Dental Assistant

Job overview

The Dental Assistant role is onsite at Meridian Health Services’ dental office in Richmond, IN. Compensation is not specified. Meridian’s mission is to expand access to whole-person healthcare in underserved communities. The role provides clinical support to dentists and dental hygienists and helps patients move through the clinic. It contributes to safe, organized dental care by preparing patients and operatories, supporting examinations and procedures, maintaining records and supplies, and following infection-control and privacy requirements.

What you'll do

• Assist patient flow and escort patients to operatories
• obtain preliminary dental histories and prepare patients for examinations or treatment
• ensure lab reports and x-rays are in patient records
• assist with minor diagnostic procedures and treatments as directed
• take radiographs
• prepare operatories, instruments, and trays
• sterilize instruments as assigned
• maintain and order supplies
• follow infection-control, OSHA, and CLIA protocols
• support scheduling and patient-flow resolution
• protect confidential health and dental information.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

dental assistant

richmond in

meridian health services

dental office

patient care

dental radiographs

instrument sterilization

infection control

dental assistant certification

dental radiographer license

whole-person healthcare

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• comprehensive benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• professional development funds for licensure and continuing education
• personal and financial wellness programs.

Why this role

Requires completion of an accredited dental assistant training program and Dental Assistant certification. Dental Radiographer license must be obtained within the first six months. One year of work experience is required, but may be waived for an externship completed at a Meridian Dental practice.

About the employer

Meridian Health Services is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Dentists. Sector: 62.