Dental Assistant/EFDA (W. 38th St)

HHC•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

The Dental Assistant/Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) assists dentists and dental hygienists, exposes and processes dental X-rays, performs Expanded Restorative Dental procedures, and completes patient intake. The role requires compliance with quality assurance, improvement, and safety requirements, along with initiative, efficiency, problem-solving, attention to detail, and friendly customer service. The Dental Assistant/EFDA supports patients and coworkers, maintains clean and properly disinfected operatories and equipment, restocks rooms, manages patients for the dental department, takes vital signs, and reviews and updates patient health histories. The role prepares instruments and materials, assists clinicians during procedures, ensures X-rays are suitable for diagnosis, and performs restorative procedures within the scope of certification or training. It also supports infection control and regulatory readiness, protects confidential health information, and manages dental supply inventory according to purchasing policies.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduate of an accredited dental assisting program or Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) credential; a CDA is described as valuable.
Dental radiograph certification with the State of Indiana.
Training in Expanded Restorative Dentistry and ability to place and restore dental fillings.
Basic computer and mathematics skills.
Hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity when working with patients or equipment.
Ability to assess age-specific and population-specific patient needs, recognize emergencies and act appropriately, understand and carry out written orders, and stand or walk for extensive periods.
Sensitivity, tolerance, and respect for diversity; treat customers and coworkers with dignity.
Ability to use tact and diplomacy in communication.
Adaptability and a sense of priorities.
Knowledge of dental procedures, medical terminology, dental equipment, and supplies.

Nice To Haves

Certification for coronal polishing.
Bilingual ability in English and Spanish.
Previous experience within a dental clinic.

Responsibilities

Model Eskenazi Health’s mission, vision, and shared values; provide supportive patient care and helpful customer service.
Support team members and assist others as needed while listening to patients and striving to exceed their expectations.
Keep the operatory neat and clean during procedures and thoroughly disinfect it before each patient arrives.
Maintain hand pieces and ensure vacuum lines, units, chairs, lights, instruments, and tray setups are disinfected and properly sterilized.
Restock rooms as necessary and provide patient management for the dental department.
Take vital signs and review and update patient health histories.
Lay out instruments needed for procedures.
Assist dentists and dental hygienists with instrument transfer using approved dental assisting principles, and help prepare and deliver dental materials.
Expose and process X-rays, duplicate them when necessary, and ensure they are suitable for diagnosis.
Perform restorative dentistry procedures within the scope of certification or training.
Assist the Health Center Manager with infection control and regulatory readiness for The Joint Commission, OSAP, OSHA, and ADA guidelines.
Handle protected health information in accordance with HIPAA, maintain confidentiality, and respect others’ privacy.
Order and maintain dental supply inventory according to Eskenazi Health Center purchasing policies and procedures.