Dental Assistant: Integrated Care & Growth Opportunities

meridianhs; Richmond (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unique Mission – Innovative leader in 

Generous PTO and Paid Holidays

Opportunities for advancement

Comprehensive Benefit Package

401k with Company match

Professional development funds for Lic

Personal Wellness Programs

Merit based compensation

Job summary

Meridian Health Services in Richmond, IN is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our team and support dentists and dental hygienists in a fast-paced clinical setting.

You will manage patient flow, prepare operatories and records, take radiographs, and maintain infection control to uphold OSHA/CLIA standards.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, PTO, advancement opportunities, and professional development support as part of our mission to provide Whole-Person Healthcare.

Qualifications

• One year of work experience; experience may be waived if externship completed at a Meridian Dental practice.
• Successful completion of an accredited dental assistant training program.
• Dental Assistant certification.
• Dental Radiographer license obtained within the first 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assists patient’s in-patient flow through the clinic and escorts patients to operatory rooms.
• Obtains preliminary dental history and prepares patient for dentist’s complete examination or the dental hygienist’s treatment procedure(s).
• Ensures that lab reports, x-rays and other information are in patient records.
• Assists dentist/dental hygienist with minor diagnostic procedures and treatments as directed.
• Remains in exam room with dentist/dental hygienist during patient exam as requested or assigned.
• Takes radiographs.
• Checks appointment schedule and assists billing staff with providers’ patient schedules.
• Prepares operatories, instruments and tray setups for patient examination. Maintains inventory of supplies.
• Sterilizes instruments as assigned.
• Orders supplies and maintains inventory.
• Follows infection control guidelines and ensures adherence to OSHA and CLIA protocols.
• Participates in the development and implementation of PCER guidelines.
• Collects and prepares biohazard material for removal.
• Identifies, analyzes and resolves patient flow issues.
• Attends meetings and in-services; serves on committees as requested.
• Complies with all agency policies including privacy of protected health/dental information.
• Performs related work as required by Dental Director.

Education

Accredited dental assistant training program

Dental Assistant certification

Dental Radiographer license

Job description

Meridian Health Services in Richmond, IN is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our team and support dentists and dental hygienists in a fast-paced clinical setting.

You will manage patient flow, prepare operatories and records, take radiographs, and maintain infection control to uphold OSHA/CLIA standards.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, PTO, advancement opportunities, and professional development support as part of our mission to provide Whole-Person Healthcare.