Dental Assistant/EFDA

Division:Eskenazi Health

Sub-Division: FQHC

Req ID: 25906

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.

FLSA Status Non-ExemptJob 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 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.

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 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

Job Requirements High School Diploma or equivalent

Graduate of an accredited dental assisting program or CDA valuable

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

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 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 Indiana's best employers by Forbes magazine for two consecutive years and the top hospital in the state for community benefit by the Lown Institute, 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 first 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.