EFDA Dental Assistant
About The Position
HealthNet is hiring a full-time Expanded Function Dental Assistant at Speedway Health & Dental Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. The position performs standard dental-assisting duties under the direction of a dentist or clinical manager, as well as expanded-function tasks, including placing and finishing dental restorations. The role may also involve assignments at other HealthNet locations when needed. The schedule is Monday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., with lunch from 2 to 3 p.m., and Tuesday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with lunch from noon to 1 p.m. The dental offices are closed on weekends. Pay starts at $23 per hour. The position is classified as non-exempt. HealthNet is a nonprofit community-health organization serving Indianapolis and Bloomington. Its mission is to improve lives through compassionate health care and support services, regardless of ability to pay.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- Completion of a radiology course or an accredited dental-assisting program.
- Maintain DANB certification.
- X-ray certification.
- CPR/BLS certification.
- One to two years of experience or formal training as a dental assistant.
- Detailed knowledge of dental instruments and the materials required for each procedure.
- Ability to work with medically, physically, and/or mentally compromised patients.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Effective customer-service and communication skills.
- Appreciation for and understanding of diversity and multicultural environments.
- Flexible availability and ability to travel to and assist at other Health Center locations; reliable transportation is required.
- Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, squat, and stoop repeatedly or for prolonged periods; lift, push, and/or pull light to moderately heavy equipment up to 20–30 pounds; and position and move patients according to safety standards.
- Ability to perform duties during periods of varied and/or prolonged work hours.
- Good eyesight, with or without correction, sufficient for 20/30 vision.
- Ability to read, write, hear, and communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.
Nice To Haves
- Coronal polishing certification is appreciated but not required.
- Bilingual Spanish skills are highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepare the operatory or operating-room work area with the setup appropriate for the dentist’s planned treatment.
- Escort patients to the designated clinical area, complete intake assessments, and assist with clinical care as directed, including expanded-function tasks.
- Place and finish dental restorations, including fillings, sealants, and temporary crowns and bridges.
- Perform coronal polishing and apply fluoride.
- Observe, document, and communicate patient conditions to providers for initial patient assessment.
- Take dental X-rays and review patients’ health histories.
- Perform dental laboratory functions as assigned.
- Perform airway management and observe patients’ physiological status during anesthesia or sedation procedures as directed by the dentist.
- Accurately complete and assist the dentist in maintaining patient charts and records.
- Perform other tasks requested by the dentist or clinic manager.
Benefits
- Certification reimbursement.
- Flexible work schedules intended to support work-life balance.
- Medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Short-term and long-term disability.
- Health Savings Account and Difference Card available within certain medical plans.
- Flexible Spending Account.
- Life insurance, AD&D, group accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage.
- Domestic Partner Leave.
- Wellness programs.
- 401(k) match.
- Paid time off that accrues from the start of employment and is available to use.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Employee referral program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
