DENTAL HEALTH INTERN (SUMMER)

Job Role Summary

This position is responsible for serving as Dental Health Summer Intern for the Marion County Public Health Department’s (MCPHD) Dental Health (DH) Program. Performs administrative, general/dental office/clinic and secretarial tasks.     

Essential Duties

• Assist DH director and DH coordinator with project creation, planning and impemetation;
• Assist with policy documentation and preparation for entry into PolicyStat.
• Take and prepare meeting minutes for all meetings presented by the dental director/dental coordinator.
• Assist DH administrative asssistant with general/clinical supply inventory system. 
• Work in a dental clinic occasionally, depending on staffing needs, to assist office assistants with data entry and front desk tasks; assist dental assistants with room set-up and tear down; prepare instruments for sterilzation or stock sterilized instruments and supplies.
• Take and record vitals, such as temperature, height, weight, blood pressure, and pulse on patients prior to them being seen for treatment; chart for the dental hygienist and/or dentist.
• Proficient in utilizing Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.  
• Creates a favorable, positive work environment; identifies and responds to customer and co-worker needs in a courteous, professional, respectful and timely manner. 
• Demonstrates sensitivity, tolerance and respect to diversity issues/concerns and for others. 
• Consistently meets attendance standards and manages time effectively to ensure timely completion of assigned tasks. 

Associated Job Duties

• Works as a team player.
• Demonstrates flexibility; seeks own learning opportunities. 
• Has access to confidential information.  Complies at all times with HIPAA regulations. Follows or takes appropriate procedures to protect and keep information confidential. 
• Assists in preparation for and participates in H.O.P.E. events as assigned. Occasional evenings or weekends may be required to assist with health fairs or other departmental/organizational activities and special events. 
• Participates in public health emergency preparedness exercises and in the response to public health emergencies, as assigned.
• Reads, has knowledge of and complies with all Personnel Policies and Procedures as established by Health and Hospital Corporation. 
• Reads, acknowledges and complies with dental department quality assurance/improvement policies and procedures in accordance with the ADA, OSHA, CDC, State of Indiana and MCPHD guidelines, regulations or statutes. 
• Other duties as assigned.   

Qualifications

Education/Licensure/Certifications/Experience:

• Specialized education/training in dentistry is a plus.
• Current CPR Certification is a plus.
• Valid Indiana drivers’ license and reliable transportation.
• Fluent in written and spoken Spanish is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge in utilizing computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.  
• Knowledge of dentistry and dental assisting is a plus.
• Ability to communicate effectively with members of various socio-economic groups.
• Ability to interact effectively and tactfully in complex, uncertain, and stressful situations with patients, personnel, and the public.
• Ability to respond calmly and steadily to the sight of blood, needles, and crisis situations; ability to maintain a controlled demeanor.

Working Environment

• Unconfined sitting: 20%
• Confined sitting: 20%
• Standing or walking: 10%
• Steady use of hands or fingers: 40%
• Lift, carry, etc. with arms and legs: 10%