387308 - Assistant- Dental

IU Health•Indianapolis, IN

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Make a difference in your community and in the lives of Riley Kids. Riley Pediatric Dentistry is seeking a Expanded Function Dental Assistant for our growing team. This is a rewarding career for individuals who are passionate about helping the children of Indiana. Our team is high energy, friendly, and knowledgeable. We provided excellent care with a compassionate touch.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED is required.
Requires 0-3 years of relevant experience.
BLS-CPR certification required.
Active Dental Radiology License in Indiana required within 9 months of hire date and maintained.
Certification in Dental Assisting from and accredited program or on the job training with minimum of 2 years experience in Dental Assisting required.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job required.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Requires the ability to demonstrate and foster skills working with patient populations from varying geographic and financial backgrounds.
Requires excellent skills in handling apprehensive or difficult to manage children.
Requires the ability to work with medically, physically, and/or cognitively compromised patients.
Requires the ability to treat patients with special health needs, cognitive needs, and/or those with extreme dental fear.

Responsibilities

Performs patient care services in a clinical setting under the supervision of a dentist or as directed by assigned supervisor.
Assures accurate collection and reporting of patient intake data, medical history, cognitive/emotional diagnosis, and clinical care provided.
Prioritizes patent care based on resources, unit volume, and patient prognosis.
Facilitates smooth patient flow, provides patient education/teaching, explains insurance coverage/co-pays, and assures necessary documents are complete.
Ensures the presence and proper arrangement of instruments, equipment, and supplies in the treatment area prior to each procedure.
As directed by Dentist/Hygienist, obtains diagnostic dental x-rays using safe radiology processes and assists provider during patient care.
Uses advanced behavior management techniques to support safe and effective care with uncooperative patients.
Maintains, organizes, stocks, and cleans dental equipment and unit(s).
Responsible for aseptic/sterile processing of dental instruments, reusable supplies, and equipment in accordance with regulatory requirements, infection control policies, and best practice recommendations.
Performs administrative and registration duties, schedules patient visits, and engages in patient correspondence.
Additional duties as assigned.