Dental Assistant- Riley

Indiana University Health System; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health System's Riley Hospital for Children is seeking a Full-Time Entry-Level Dental Assistant to join the pediatric dental team. The role offers a Monday–Friday day shift (8:00 AM–4:30 PM) with no on-call, weekends, or holidays.

No Dental Radiology License is required initially, but you must obtain certification within 9 months. With patient-focused responsibilities, you will support young patients and families in a busy pediatric environment, performing clinical duties,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 0–3 years of relevant dental assisting experience.
• BLS-CPR certification required.
• Active Indiana Dental Radiology License within 9 months of hire date.
• Certification in Dental Assisting from an accredited program or on-the-job training with minimum of 2 years experience.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work with patients from varying backgrounds.
• Ability to work with apprehensive or challenging pediatric patients.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient care services under supervision of a dentist or assigned supervisor.
• Collects and reports patient intake data, medical history, cognitive/emotional diagnosis, and care provided.
• Prioritizes patient care based on resources and prognosis.
• Facilitates patient flow, provides education, explains insurance coverage and co-pays.
• Ensures instruments, equipment and supplies are ready before procedures.
• Obtains diagnostic dental x-rays using safe radiology processes.
• Assists provider during patient care and supports uncooperative patients.
• Maintains sterile processing of instruments and supplies per policies.
• Performs administrative duties and schedules patient visits; handles patient communication.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Patient handling with children

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS-CPR certification

Dental Radiography License (Indiana) within 9 months

Dental Assisting certificate or on-the-job training with 2 years experience

Job description

Join the pediatric dental team at Riley Hospital for Children as a Full-Time Entry-Level Dental Assistant! This full-time, day-shift position (Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM) offers a consistent schedule with no call, no weekends, and no holidays. Working in a dynamic environment with a high pediatric patient volume, you'll gain valuable experience supporting young patients and their families. No Dental Radiology License is required to start, but you must pass the exam and obtain certification within your first 9 months of service.

Job Description:

Performs patient care services in a clinical setting under the supervision of a dentist or as directed by assigned supervisor. Assures accurate collection and reporting of patient intake data, medical history, cognitive/emotional diagnosis, and clinical care provided. Prioritizes patent care based on resources, unit volume, and patient prognosis. Facilitates smooth patient flow, provides patient education/teaching, explains insurance coverage/co-pays, and assures necessary documents are complete. Ensures the presence and proper arrangement of instruments, equipment, and supplies in the treatment area prior to each procedure. As directed by Dentist/Hygienist, obtains diagnostic dental x-rays using safe radiology processes and assists provider during patient care. Uses advanced behavior management techniques to support safe and effective care with uncooperative patients. Maintains, organizes, stocks, and cleans dental equipment and unit(s). 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. Additional duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Requires 0-3 years of relevant experience.
• BLS-CPR certification required.
• Active Dental Radiology License in Indiana required within 9 months of hire date and maintained.
• Certification in Dental Assisting from and accredited program or on the job training with minimum of 2 years experience in Dental Assisting required.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job required.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Requires the ability to demonstrate and foster skills working with patient populations from varying geographic and financial backgrounds.
• Requires excellent skills in handling apprehensive or difficult to manage children.
• Requires the ability to work with medically, physically, and/or cognitively compromised patients.
• Requires the ability to treat patients with special health needs, cognitive needs, and/or those with extreme dental fear.

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