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Division:Eskenazi Health
Sub-Division: FQHC
Req ID: 20807
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 333-bed hospital and outpatient facilities both on and off of the Eskenazi Health downtown campus including at a network of Eskenazi Health Center sites located throughout Indianapolis.
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 Expanded Restorative Dental procedures. The Dental Assistant/EFDA performs patient intake. The Dental Assistant/EFDA successfully demonstrates compliance with quality assurance, improvement and safety requirements. This position consistently shows initiative, efficiency, problem solving skills, high attention to detail, and friendly customer service skills.
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 restorative dentistry procedures within scope of certification or training
Compliance
Assists the Health Center Manager on infection control, regulatory readiness for The Joint Commission, OSAP, OSHA and ADA 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
High School Diploma or equivalent
Graduate of an accredited dental assisting program or CDA required
Dental Radiograph certification with the State of Indiana
Training in Expanded Restorative Dentistry with the ability to place and restore dental fillings required
Certification for coronal polishing is valuable
Bilingual in English and Spanish valuable
Previous experience within a dental clinic valuable
Basic computer and mathematic skills
Exhibits hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity when working with patients and/or equipment
Ability to:
o assess age-specific and population-specific needs of patients
o recognize emergent situations and act appropriately
o understand and carry out written orders
o stand/walk for extensive periods of time
Demonstrated sensitivity, tolerance and respect to diversity issues/concerns and for others by treating all customers and co-workers with dignity
Ability to uses tact and diplomacy in all communication
Demonstrated adaptability and sense of priorities
Knowledge of dental procedures, medical terminology, dental equipment and supplies
Accredited by The Joint Commission and named as one of Indianas best employers by Forbes magazine for two consecutive years and the top hospital in the state for community benefit by the Lown Institute , Eskenazi Healths 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 citys 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 and Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center, the first community mental health center in Indiana, just to name a few.
Full Time
$72k-91k (estimate)
05/22/2024
07/21/2024