Expanded Function Dental Assistant
Indiana University Health, Indianapolis, IN, United States
Overview
Riley Pediatric Dentistry is seeking an Expanded Function Dental Assistant for our growing team. This is a rewarding career for individuals who are passionate about helping the children of Indiana. Our team is high energy, friendly, and knowledgeable. We provide excellent care with a compassionate touch.
This position is full time, days. The shift is Monday - Friday at Riley Children's Dental Clinic.
Responsibilities
Performs advanced dental care services in a clinical setting, at the direction of a Dentist.
Assures accurate collection and reporting of patient intake data, medical history, cognitive/emotional diagnosis, and clinical care provided.
Prioritizes patient care based on resources, unit volume, and patient prognosis.
Facilitates smooth patient flow, provides patient education, explains insurance coverage/co-pays, and ensures necessary documents are complete.
Ensures the presence and proper arrangement of instruments, equipment, and supplies in the treatment area prior to each procedure.
Assists dentist/hygienist as directed and performs advanced expanded functions assisting techniques, places restorations and fits bands/brackets/appliances.
Performs bedside dental assisting consistent with service specific to general anesthesia dentistry.
Obtains diagnostic dental X-rays using safe radiology practices as directed by Dentist/Hygienist.
Uses advanced behavior management techniques to support safe and effective care with uncooperative patients.
Identifies and responds to medical emergencies.
Maintains, organizes, stocks, and cleans dental equipment and units.
Responsible for aseptic/sterile processing of dental instruments, reusable supplies, and equipment in accordance with regulatory requirements, infection control policies, and best practice recommendations.
Performs administrative and registration duties, schedules patient visits, and engages in patient correspondence.
Expected to precept and mentor professional skill, techniques, and behaviors in others.
Additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
High School Diploma/GED is required.
Requires 3-5 years of relevant experience.
BLS-CPR certification required.
Dental Radiology License in Indiana required.
Certification in Expanded Function Dental Assisting from an accredited program or on-the-job training with minimum of 5 years experience in Dental Assisting required.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Certification in Caries Prevention and Coronal Polishings preferred.
Ability to work with apprehensive or difficult to manage children.
Ability to work with medically, physically, and/or cognitively compromised patients.
Ability to treat patients with special health needs, cognitive needs, and/or those with extreme dental fear.
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Riley Pediatric Dentistry is seeking an Expanded Function Dental Assistant for our growing team. This is a rewarding career for individuals who are passionate about helping the children of Indiana. Our team is high energy, friendly, and knowledgeable. We provide excellent care with a compassionate touch.
This position is full time, days. The shift is Monday - Friday at Riley Children's Dental Clinic.
Responsibilities
Performs advanced dental care services in a clinical setting, at the direction of a Dentist.
Assures accurate collection and reporting of patient intake data, medical history, cognitive/emotional diagnosis, and clinical care provided.
Prioritizes patient care based on resources, unit volume, and patient prognosis.
Facilitates smooth patient flow, provides patient education, explains insurance coverage/co-pays, and ensures necessary documents are complete.
Ensures the presence and proper arrangement of instruments, equipment, and supplies in the treatment area prior to each procedure.
Assists dentist/hygienist as directed and performs advanced expanded functions assisting techniques, places restorations and fits bands/brackets/appliances.
Performs bedside dental assisting consistent with service specific to general anesthesia dentistry.
Obtains diagnostic dental X-rays using safe radiology practices as directed by Dentist/Hygienist.
Uses advanced behavior management techniques to support safe and effective care with uncooperative patients.
Identifies and responds to medical emergencies.
Maintains, organizes, stocks, and cleans dental equipment and units.
Responsible for aseptic/sterile processing of dental instruments, reusable supplies, and equipment in accordance with regulatory requirements, infection control policies, and best practice recommendations.
Performs administrative and registration duties, schedules patient visits, and engages in patient correspondence.
Expected to precept and mentor professional skill, techniques, and behaviors in others.
Additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
High School Diploma/GED is required.
Requires 3-5 years of relevant experience.
BLS-CPR certification required.
Dental Radiology License in Indiana required.
Certification in Expanded Function Dental Assisting from an accredited program or on-the-job training with minimum of 5 years experience in Dental Assisting required.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Certification in Caries Prevention and Coronal Polishings preferred.
Ability to work with apprehensive or difficult to manage children.
Ability to work with medically, physically, and/or cognitively compromised patients.
Ability to treat patients with special health needs, cognitive needs, and/or those with extreme dental fear.
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