About Us
At Post Road Family Dentistry, we’re proud to serve the Eastside Indianapolis community with high-quality, compassionate dental care. Our friendly, tight-knit team is dedicated to creating a comfortable and positive experience for every patient — from the moment they walk in to the time they leave with a healthy smile.
We’re growing and looking for a caring, reliable, and detail-oriented Dental Assistant to join our team. If you’re passionate about patient care and enjoy working in a supportive, team-focused environment, we’d love to meet you!
What We Offer
- Consistent schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday — no evenings or weekends
- Full-time hours: 32–40 hours per week
- (2) weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) and (7) paid holidays
- SIMPLE IRA retirement plan with employer matching
- Ongoing training and career development support
Qualifications
- Minimum 1 year of experience as a dental assistant (EFDA certification is a plus but not required)
- Proficient with dental software (preferred Open Dental)
- Knowledge of dental procedures, instruments, and chairside assisting techniques
- Skilled in taking and processing dental X-rays (radiographs) in compliance with safety standards
- Strong understanding of infection control, sterilization, and OSHA/HIPAA compliance
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a patient-focused, compassionate attitude
- Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced clinical setting
- Dependable, punctual, and team-oriented with a professional and positive demeanor
- Current CPR certification and radiology certification (as required by state regulations)
Responsibilities
- Prepare patients for dental procedures, ensuring comfort and understanding of treatment steps
- Assist the dentist during examinations and procedures by passing instruments and materials
- Take, develop, and upload dental X-rays and intraoral images
- Sterilize and maintain dental instruments, operatories, and equipment according to infection control protocols
- Mix and prepare dental materials such as impressions, cements, and fillings
- Record and update patient information, treatment notes, and chart entries accurately
- Educate patients on proper oral hygiene and post-treatment care instructions
- Manage clinical supply inventory and assist with ordering as needed
- Support front office operations when required, including scheduling and patient communication to ensure smooth workflow
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
Application Question(s):
- This is a full-time position (32–38 hours per week) with a consistent schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday; 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Are you fully available to work these specific days during normal business hours (no evenings or weekends)? Please explain any scheduling conflicts, if any.
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 2 years (Required)
- Open Dental: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
