Employment opportunities for Indiana University—Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) dental assisting graduates remain high. The Dental Assisting Department assists graduates with job placement in many locations throughout Indiana, as well as in other states and countries.
Job opportunities for accredited-program graduates exist in:
- Solo/group general dental practices and clinics
- Specialty dental practices (orthodontics, oral surgery, periodontics, endodontics and pediatric dentistry)
- Hospitals
- State and local public health facilities
- Insurance companies
- Dental sales
- Dental research
- Business assistant
- Office manager
- Dental Assistant Position
One of our dental assistants is moving out of state, and we are looking for a friendly, compassionate, hard working person who enjoys interacting with patients. The position is for 4 days/week (see hours below). Must be x-ray certified. This position includes some front desk work. Any expanded function training is a plus.
Hours: M: 9-6, Tu: 9-6, Th: 8-5, F: 8-2
If interested please call our office at 260-471-1695.
Brad Pulfer, DDS, PC
1405 Medical Park Drive
Ft. Wayne, IN 46825
http://www.myfortwaynedentist.com/
Posted 6-17-2013
- We are a busy office seeking the right person to fill a full-time and possibly a part-time opening for a Dental Assistant.
Please email or mail a completed resume to:
jeannette@cfddentist.com
Jeannette Petelle
P.O. Box 265
Churubusco, IN 46723
http://churubuscofamilydentistryllc.com/
Posted 5-29-2013
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DENTAL ASSISTANT WANTED FULL TIME:
Must be reliable with good work ethic and able to get along with others.
Qualifications:
Graduate from accredited dental school.
Must have x-ray certification.
We will provide on the job training.
Posted 5-29-2013
- Family-owned dental practice needs an x-ray certified, expanded duties dental assistant to join our growing team. If you have a lot to offer a dental team and a desire to serve patients, we have just the opportunity for you. We reward achievement with special benefits and bonuses. We participate in regular continuing education. Join us! Please email your resume to Indiana.dentist@yahoo.com
Dental Solutions
3505 N. State Rd. 15, Ste. A,
Warsaw, IN 46582
http://www.dentalsolutions.net
Posted 5-1-2013
- Business Administrator
A dynamic, non-affiliated Fort Wayne based oral and maxillofacial surgery group is seeking applicants for the position of Business Administrator. This well established growing practice is seeking a highly motivated individual whose background will easily integrate into the position. The successful candidate will join one of the largest groups in the state with nationally known practitioners. The practice is searching for that special individual to assume the responsibilities upon the retirement of its long term incumbent.
The position requires a significant background in human resources, office management and basic accounting skills. The position also requires the management of confidential financial and personal information as well as strong interpersonal skills.
Previous experience in the dental/medical field, as well as certificates and/or degrees in the core fields above are preferred.
The practice offers health, dental and 401K benefits, along with other incentives that would be individualized. The practice wage policy is to be a leader in its industry therefore attracting and retaining the best candidates.
The Partners look forward to meeting qualified candidates who should forward their resumes to ergoresmgmt@kconline.com or mail to: Ergo Resource Management 801 North Huntington Street, Suite 7, Syracuse, IN 46567.
Posted 4-25-2013
- Dental Assistant Wanted
1. Graduate of an accredited dental assisting program
2. previous experience a plus
3. x-ray certified
4. able to work flexible hours with some Saturdays. (3-4/wk)
Send resume to thompsondentalcare@gmail.com
or mail resume to:
Thompson Dental Care
225 Fairview Blvd
Kendallville, IN 46755
No Calls Please!!
Posted 4-23-2013
- We are looking for someone with a terrific personality and instant likability to join our dental practice. They need to be bright with a great attitude, willing to learn, outgoing, and a team player. A good sense of humor would help, too! Duties would include front desk responsibilities, such as answering the phone, scheduling appointments, collections, marketing (a marketing major is a good fit), as well as dental assisting. I provide training and several of my former staff members have gone on to dental and nursing careers. The right person, who takes advantage of the education provided, has an extremely valuable skill set that is very unique and hard to find. It's a fantastic opportunity for someone.
Our time frame would be this summer, so we will be willing to work with students as far as starting date. The position is 40 hours a week (Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm). Individuals who have been out of school a few years and currently employed individuals are also encouraged to apply.
John E. Regan, DDS
Huntington, IN
260-356-8426
johnregandds@gmail.com
Posted 4-23-2013
- Dental Assisting employment temporary position, but could become permanent.
The office is located in Quincy, MI. This is about 1 hour and 10 min from Fort Wayne and Albion, or 55 minutes from Kendallville, or 45 minutes from Auburn. Most of this driving is done on I-69. Dates and times: M, T, F from 8 - 5pm, W from 8 - 7 pm, and ever other Sat. from 8 - 1 pm.
If you are interested, please fax your resume to:
Family Dental Home
Fax - 517-639-5761
the Address is:
925 E Chicago Rd
Quincy MI 49082
517-639-5761
Posted 4-23-2013
- We also recommend you contact Diane Bell (diane.ikdental@comcast.net) (260-459-9441) at the Isaac Knapp District Dental Society to utilize the Isaac Knapp Personnel Service
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The Dental Assisting Program prepares you for the challenging and rapidly expanding profession of dental assisting. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts employment is expected to grow 29 percent from 2006 to 2016, which is much faster than the average for all occupations. In fact, Dental Assistants are expected to be among the fastest growing occupations over the 2006-16 projection period.
Check out a free eight-minute video, which outlines the challenges and rewards of dental assisting, in a contemporary, colorful presentation that will help you take a closer look at the field of dental assisting.
You can also view the latest salary information [PDF] collected by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB).
As oral health becomes an essential, recognized factor in America's public health agenda, the importance of dental healthcare team members grows. With this growth and recognition, the importance and role of the dental assistant has become more focused as job opportunities have increased.
The IPFW Dental Assisting Program Completion (Graduation) Rate for the past five years is as follows:
2012 - 88%
2011 - 92%
2010 - 96%
2009 - 96%
2008 - 96%
Statistics below are based on students who completed this certificate, or any other certificate at this campus with the same CIP code during the most recently completed academic year. Students are counted only if this certificate was their primary academic objective, rather than earned while the student pursued a degree. Where fewer than 10 such students completed the certificate in a year, the Department of Education requests that the data be withheld for privacy reasons.
Classification of Instructional Program Code (CIP): 51.0601, Dental Assisting
On-time Completion Rate: 83.4 %
Number who completed: 20
Number who completed in ‘normal time’: 20
Job Placement data for this certificate (if collected).
Median loan debt:
Title IV: $ 6,500.00
Private: $ 0 or ‘no borrowers’
Institutional: $ 0 or ‘no borrowers’
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