Dental Assistant 7345

Meridian Health Services•Richmond, IN

23d•Onsite

About The Position

Meridian Health Services is seeking a Dental Assistant to provide clinical support and patient care at its dental office in Richmond, Indiana. The role supports dentists and dental hygienists and helps advance the organization’s mission of expanding access to whole-person healthcare in underserved communities. The Dental Assistant helps patients move through the clinic, prepares them for examinations and treatment, supports diagnostic procedures, takes radiographs, and maintains patient records and clinical spaces. The role also supports appointment scheduling, inventory management, sterilization, infection control, and compliance with applicable protocols. Additional duties may be assigned by the Dental Director.

Requirements

One year of work experience; this requirement may be waived if an externship was completed at a Meridian Dental practice.
Successful completion of an accredited dental assistant training program.
Dental Assistant certification.
Obtain a Dental Radiographer license within the first six months of employment.

Responsibilities

Assist patients with clinic flow and escort them to operatory rooms.
Obtain preliminary dental histories and prepare patients for dentist examinations or dental hygienist procedures.
Ensure lab reports, x-rays, and other information are included in patient records.
Assist dentists and dental hygienists with minor diagnostic procedures and treatments as directed.
Remain in the exam room during patient examinations when requested or assigned.
Take radiographs.
Check appointment schedules and assist billing staff with providers’ patient schedules.
Prepare operatories, instruments, and tray setups for patient examinations.
Maintain appropriate supply inventory in exam areas; order supplies as needed.
Sterilize instruments as assigned.
Follow infection control guidelines and ensure adherence to OSHA and CLIA protocols in view of potential exposure to blood and body fluids.
Participate in the development and implementation of PCER guidelines.
Collect and prepare biohazard material for removal.
Identify, analyze, and resolve patient-flow issues.
Attend and participate in meetings and in-services; serve on committees as requested.
Comply with agency policies and procedures, including those concerning corporate compliance and the privacy of protected health and dental information.
Perform related work and other duties as assigned by the Dental Director.