Dental EFDA: Restorative Care & X-Ray Pro

Marion County Public Health Department; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Eskenazi Health is seeking a Dental Assistant / EFDA to support dentists and hygienists, handling X-rays, patient intake, and restorative duties. The role emphasizes accuracy, patient care, and teamwork within a busy dental department at Eskenazi Health.

The position requires Indiana radiography certification and Expanded Functions training, with potential bilingual (English/Spanish) benefit. This full-time role offers opportunities across Eskenazi Health facilities in Indianapolis.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of accredited dental assisting program or CDA valuable.
• Dental Radiograph certification with the State of Indiana.
• Training in Expanded Restorative Dentistry with the ability to place and restore dental fillings required.
• Certification for coronal polishing is valuable.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish valuable.
• Previous experience within a dental clinic valuable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain operatory cleanliness and sterilization before each patient.
• Expose and process X-rays and ensure diagnostic quality.
• Assist dentist or hygienist in procedures and delivery of materials.
• Manage patient intake and health history updates.
• Maintain inventory and order dental supplies.
• Ensure infection control and HIPAA compliance.
• Provide patient-focused customer service.

Skills

Computer skills

Hand-eye coordination

Patient needs

Emergency awareness

Read orders

Dexterity

Diversity sensitivity

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Accredited dental assisting program or CDA valuable

Indiana radiography certification

Expanded Restorative Dentistry training

Coronal polishing certification valuable

Bilingual English/Spanish valuable

Dental clinic experience

Job description

Eskenazi Health is seeking a Dental Assistant / EFDA to support dentists and hygienists, handling X-rays, patient intake, and restorative duties. The role emphasizes accuracy, patient care, and teamwork within a busy dental department at Eskenazi Health.

The position requires Indiana radiography certification and Expanded Functions training, with potential bilingual (English/Spanish) benefit. This full-time role offers opportunities across Eskenazi Health facilities in Indianapolis.