387308 - Assistant- Dental

IU HealthIndianapolis, IN
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.
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