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Dental Assistant/EFDA - W. 38th St. at Eskenazi Health

Posted in Other 30+ days ago.

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana





Job Description:

Division:Eskenazi Health



Sub-Division:FQHC



Req ID:8835



Schedule:Full Time



Shift:Days


Eskenazi Health serves as the public hospital division of the Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County. Physicians provide a comprehensive range of primary and specialty care services at the 327-bed hospital and outpatient facilities both on and off of the Eskenazi Health downtown campus as well as at 10 Eskenazi Health Center sites located throughout Indianapolis.




FLSA Status




Non-Exempt




Job Role Summary




The Dental Assistant /EFDA (Expanded Functions Dental Assistant) assists the dentist or dental hygienist. This position is responsible for exposing and processing X-rays, performs sealants and manages the dental operations. The Dental Assistant/EFDA performs patient intake. This position travels and fills in at other Eskenazi Health Center (EHC) Dental sites as needed.




Essential Functions and Responsibilities




Customer Services


  • Role models Eskenazi Health mission, vision, and shared values

  • Provides supportive care for patients at all times

  • Supports team members to accomplish daily activities

  • Assists others when needed

  • Listens to the voice of the customer and strives to exceed their expectations



Quality

  • Keeps the operatory neat and clean during procedures and disinfects thoroughly before each patient arrives. Keeps hand pieces properly maintained. Ensures that vacuum lines, unit, chair, light, instruments, and tray setups are thoroughly disinfected and properly sterilized at all times.



Productivity

  • Restocks rooms as necessary

  • Provides patient management for the dental department



Operational Efficiency

  • Takes vital signs and reviews patient health history, updating as necessary

  • Lays out necessary instruments for procedure

  • Assists the dentist or dental hygienist in transfer of instruments utilizing approved dental assisting principles. Assists the operator in preparation and delivery of dental materials

  • Exposes and processes x-rays and duplicates when necessary. Ensures all x-rays are suitable for diagnosis

  • Performs sealant on patient treatment plan



Compliance

  • Assists the Dental Services Manager on infection control and OSHA guidelines

  • Handles protected health information (PHI) in a manner consistent with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPPA)

  • Maintains strict confidentiality and respect the privacy of others



Financial Sustainability

  • Orders and maintains inventory of dental supplies according to purchasing policies and procedures for EHC





Job Requirements






  • High School Diploma or equivalent

  • Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred

  • Graduate of an accredited dental assisting program or CDA required

  • Previous experience within a medical/dental clinic valuable

  • X-ray certified

  • Sealant certified





Knowledge, Skills & Abilities






  • Basic computer and mathematic skills

  • Exhibits hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity when working with patients and/or equipment

  • Ability to:

    • assess age-specific and population-specific needs of patients

    • recognize emergent situations and act appropriately

    • understand and carry out written orders

    • stand/walk for extensive periods of time



  • Knowledge of dental procedures, medical terminology, dental equipment and supplies

  • Ability to be innovative, apply fresh ideas, and continuously improve how work is done

  • Demonstrates integrity, honesty, and stewardship in all encounters at work

  • Demonstrates consideration and appreciation for co-workers and patients

  • Demonstrates the ability to convey thoughts and ideas as well as understand perspective of others



Accredited by The Joint Commission and named one of the nation's 150 best places to work by Becker's Hospital Review for four consecutive years and Forbes list of best places to work for women, and Forbes list of America's best midsize employers' Eskenazi Health's programs have received national recognition while also offering new health care opportunities to the local community. As the sponsoring hospital for Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services, the city's primary EMS provider, Eskenazi Health is also home to the first adult Level I trauma center in Indiana, the only verified adult burn center in Indiana, the first community mental health center in Indiana and the Eskenazi Health Center Primary Care - Center of Excellence in Women's Health, just to name a few.



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