Dental Assistant, Orthodontics ($5,000 Sign On Bonus)

Posted 8 days ago

great lakes dental partnersMerrillville (IN)

Dental Assistants Offices of Dentists

SENIORITY

Mid

SALARY

$26.00 per hour

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About the role

Orthodontic Dental Assistant Opportunity At Premier Dental Group, we do more than just provide exceptional dental carewe create a team-driven, supportive, and rewarding workplace where you can thrive. We're looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Orthodontic Dental Assistant to join our growing team and work alongside Dr. Katrina Foster-Sweet, DDS, a passionate orthodontist dedicated to transforming smiles and boosting confidence. This position would travel to our sister locations: Manus Dental Hyde Park and Downtown Dental River North. Dr. Katrina Foster-Sweet is a highly skilled orthodontist with a strong commitment to helping patients achieve radiant, perfectly aligned smiles. Her approach focuses on enhancing self-esteem and overall health while providing personalized care for each patient. With extensive expertise in Orthodontics and Orthognathic procedures, Dr. Foster-Sweet is particularly passionate about early intervention, recognizing and addressing orthodontic concerns in children as young as seven to prevent long-term issues.

What We Offer:

Competitive hourly pay, up to $26.00/hour commensurate with experience + monthly office incentives$5,000 Sign-On Bonus because we value your expertise
Travel stipend and reimbursements
Health, vision, and dental insurance comprehensive benefits package
Paid holidays, PTO + additional gifted hours work-life balance matters
Ongoing training & career development we invest in your growth
Annual scrub allowance look professional, feel comfortable 401(k) retirement plan secure your financial future
Employee Assistance Program support when you need itPaid Maternity Leave because family comes first
Referral program bring great people and get rewarded
Dental Assistant specific and org wide social events opportunities to connect and have fun

What You'll Be Doing:

Assist Dr. Foster-Sweet during dental and orthodontic procedures
Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials
Sterilize and disinfect instruments following infection control protocols
Take and process dental X-rays accurately and safely
Provide chairside assistance and ensure patient comfort
Educate patients on oral hygiene & post-treatment care
Keep accurate patient records following HIPAA regulations
Maintain a clean, stocked, and organized treatment area

If you're ready to be part of a dynamic, supportive, and growth-focused team, we'd love to hear from you. Note this position can be either part time or full time depending on your availability! Apply today and take the next step in your dental career.

Requirements:

1+ year of orthodontic dental assisting experience required
Coronal polishing certification preferred
Familiarity with Dentrix or other dental software preferred
Strong interpersonal & communication skills team-oriented mindset
Part Time or Full Time available
Ability to travel to sister location in Hyde Park up to 3x a month

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