Dental Assistant

Description:

Dental Assistant - Oral Surgery

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus for Sedation-Certified Dental Assistants or
$5,000 Continuing Education Stipend for Tenured Assistants Pursuing Sedation Certification

Valparaiso Family Dentistry is a people first practice dedicated to delivering to -tier care while creating a warm, welcoming experience for our patients and team. We are actively seeking an Oral Surgery Dental Assistant who's ready to grow their skills and make a real impact. We pride ourselves on clinical excellence, strong team culture, and continued learning-and we want someone just as passionate to join us.

What's In It For You:

Hourly rate up to $32/hour based on experience and certifications
$5,000 Sign-On Bonus for sedation-certified dental assistants or $5,000 Continuing Education Stipend for experienced assistants looking to pursue sedation certification and oral surgery training
Health, vision, and dental insurance
Paid time off, holiday pay, and additional gifted hours
401(k) retirement plan
$100 annual scrub allowance
Ongoing training, mentorship, and career development

Responsibilities:

Assist during dental and oral surgery procedures, anticipating provider needs
Prepare treatment rooms, sterilize and disinfect instruments, and maintain infection control protocols
Take and process X-rays safely and accurately
Educate patients on post-op care and oral hygiene
Maintain accurate and HIPAA-compliant records
Ensure clinical spaces are organized and stocked

If you're ready to bring your skills, professionalism, and passion to a team that values growth, learning, and teamwork-we'd love to hear from you.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

Minimum of 1 year experience as a dental assistant
At least 1 year of oral surgery experience
Sedation certification preferred but willing to send assistant to sedation courses to obtain certification
X-Ray certification required
Experience with dental implants preferred
Familiarity with Dentrix or other dental software is a plus
Strong communication and interpersonal skills