Dental Assistant/EFDA - W. 38th St.

FLSA Status

Job Role Summary

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• 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

• 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.

• Restocks rooms as necessary
• Provides patient management for the dental department

• 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

• 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

• 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