Dental Assistant

HealthNet; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthNet is seeking a compassionate Dental Assistant to support our dental team in Indianapolis. You'll assist in patient care, perform x-rays, and ensure a welcoming environment. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, relevant certifications, and strong interpersonal skills. Join us in making quality healthcare accessible and helping to improve lives in our community.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Paid Time Off

Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Plan

401k Match

Life Insurance

Flexible Work Schedules

Qualifications

• Requires Indiana X-ray license and CPR certification.
• Bilingual in Spanish highly preferred.
• Detail-oriented with excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentist during examinations and treatment.
• Take x-rays and perform preliminary health assessments.
• Sterilize equipment and manage patient flow in the clinic.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Customer Service

Detail Oriented

Education

High School Diploma

Certification from Accredited Dental Assisting program

DANB certification

State of Indiana X-ray license

CPR certification

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Description

Fair Labor Standards Act Classification: Non-Exempt

What You'll Do As a Dental Assistant At HealthNet

As directed by the dentist, assists dentist during dental examinations and treatment, and assists in scheduling appointments.

• Greet and welcomes patients, escort patients to proper chair.
• Perform preliminary procedures such as taking x-rays, review patients health history, pain scale assessment and taking blood pressure.
• Take digital dental x-ray's including panoramic, bitewings, periapical, and occlusal.
• Sterilization of operatory chairs, consoles, equipment, and instruments.
• Complete referrals to specialists and consent forms.
  
  

Where You'll Work

FLOAT to all dental locations

• Barrington - 3401 East Raymond St. Indianapolis, IN 46203
• People's - 2340 East 10th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46201
• Southwest - 1522 W Morris Street, Indianapolis, IN 46221
• Speedway - 6020 Crawfordsville Road, Suite 102, Indianapolis, IN 46224
  
  

When You'll Work

• Full-Time
• Mondays: 10am-7pm with lunch scheduled at 2-3pm
• Tuesday - Fridays: 8am-5pm with lunch scheduled at 12-1pm
  
  

Diversity & Inclusion

• We commit to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment, where all employees, whatever their gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation or identity, education, or disability, feels valued and respected.
• We take a nondiscriminatory approach and provides equal opportunity for employment and advancement in respective departments, programs, and worksites.
• We strive to respect and value diverse life experiences and heritages and ensures that all voices are valued and heard.
• We pledge to modeling diversity and inclusion and to maintaining an inclusive environment with equitable treatment for all.
  
  

Job responsibilities listed above is a summary and does not include other tasks requested by dentist or clinic manager.

Who is HealthNet?

https://www.indyhealthnet.org/

HealthNet is a nonprofit 501 (c) (3) organization of community-based health centers located in Indianapolis and Bloomington, IN Since 1968, HealthNet has improved the health status of the neighborhoods it serves by making quality health services accessible to everyone. HealthNet annually provides affordable health care to more than 61,000 individuals through its network of 9 primary care health centers 5 dental clinics, 9 school-based clinics, a mobile health unit, and additional support services. HealthNet's mission is to improve lives with compassionate health care and support services, regardless of ability to pay.

Requirements

(Please, consider applying even if you do not meet all of the listed criteria below. We would love to engage with you for other possible opportunities or explore your areas of skill a little deeper)

What You'll Need As Dental Assistant At HealthNet

• Currently not sponsoring work visa.
• Requires High school Diploma.
• Certification from Accredited Dental Assisting program preferred.
• Maintain a DANB certification.
• Requires State of Indiana X-ray license.
• Requires CPR certification.
• Bilingual in Spanish Highly Preferred.
  
  

The skills you'll bring as a Dental Assistant at HealthNet:

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Appreciation and understanding of Hispanic/Latino & Burmese communities.
• Customer service skills and positive attitude toward patients and team.
• Reliable transportation required.
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to experience repeated and prolonged standing, walking, sitting, bending and squatting is required.
• Ability to life, push, and or pull equipment, light to moderately heavy weight is required.
  
  

Physical Requirement

• Works primarily inside, in a normal dental office environment and hospital operatory setting.
• Able to be involved in degrees of prolonged standing, walking, sitting, bending, squatting, and stooping; as well as abilities of repeated bending, stooping and squatting.
• Able to lift, push, and/or pull equipment, light to moderately heavy weight up to 20-30 pounds is a necessary function of this position.
• Must be able to position and move patients following safety standards.
• Able to perform duties during periods of varied and/or prolonged work hours.
• Will be exposed to all patient elements.
• Must have good eyesight with or without correction (20/30).
• Must be able to read, write, hear, and communicate effectively in the English language by both orally and written.
  
  

Why work at HealthNet?

• Competitive Compensation
• Offer up to 40 hours per week and work assignments at other locations if home location dentist is unavailable for patients.
• Paid Time Off is accumulated and provided immediately to employees
• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Plan
• Life Insurance
• 401k Match
• Certification Reimbursement
• Flexible work schedules encouraging a balance between work and personal life. The Dental Offices are closed on the weekends.
  
  

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

HealthNet is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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