Calling Highschool Grads

Launch your healthcare career with Indigo Dental Staffing in Asheville, NC. Ideal for recent high school grads, this entry-level role places you in local dental practices as a dental assistant trainee. You'll help with patient intake, room setup, instrument sterilization, chairside support, and basic front-desk tasks while learning on the job. Indigo offers personalized coaching, flexible assignments, and exposure to multiple offices so you can discover your fit in dentistry.

No prior experience is required-just professionalism, strong work ethic, and interest in medicine or dental care. Grow your skills, build a clinical foundation, and start a meaningful career path in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Support dental offices with patient intake, charting, and scheduling
• Assist dentists and hygienists chairside during procedures
• Prepare and sterilize instruments and treatment rooms
• Educate patients on basic oral hygiene and post-treatment care
• Handle phone calls, appointment reminders, and front-desk tasks
• Accurately enter and update patient information in practice systems
• Follow infection control, HIPAA, and safety protocols
• Travel to assigned dental practices as scheduled by staffing coordinator
• Receive ongoing training and coaching to build clinical skills
• Provide professional, courteous service representing Indigo Dental Staffing

Required Skills

• Patient intake and scheduling
• Chairside dental assisting support
• Instrument cleaning and sterilization
• Treatment room setup and breakdown
• Basic dental terminology
• Electronic health record data entry
• Front-desk phone and reception skills
• Time management and punctuality
• Infection control and OSHA awareness
• HIPAA and patient confidentiality