EFDA Dental Assistant

HealthNet, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Certification reimbursement

Medical plan

Vision plan

Dental plan

Health Savings Account

401k match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral program

Job summary

HealthNet is hiring an Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) in Indianapolis, IN. The role supports dentists with restorative procedures, radiographs, charting, and patient care in a busy clinic setting.

The position emphasizes accuracy, patient communication, and collaboration across care teams, with regular hours and potential travel to other HealthNet locations. Bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Completion of radiology course or accredited dental assisting program.
• Maintain a DANB certification.
• Requires X-ray certification.
• CPR/BLS certification required.
• Coronal Polishing certification not required but appreciated.
• 1-2 years of experience or formal training as a dental assistant.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operatory and/or operating room for planned treatment.
• Escort patients to clinical area, complete intake, assist during care; include Expanded Function tasks.
• Perform placement and finishing of dental restorations, coronal polishing and fluoride applications.
• Observe, document, and communicate patient conditions with providers for initial assessment.
• Taking X-rays and reviewing patient health history.
• Perform dental lab functions as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Customer service

Communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma

Radiology course

DANB certification

X-ray certification

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Description

Speedway Health & Dental Center - 6020 Crawfordsville Road, Suite 102, Indianapolis, IN 46224

Pay starting at $23/hour

What you’ll do as an Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) at HealthNet:

In addition to the job responsibilities of a Dental Assistant directed by the dentist or clinical manager, the Dental Assistant Expanded Function position performs placement and finishing of dental restorations such as fillings, sealants, and make temporary crowns and bridges.

• Prepare the operatory and/or operating room work area with appropriate set up for treatment as planned by the dentist.
• Escort patients to designated clinical area, completes intake assessment, and assists during clinical care as directed; including the use of Expanded Function task.
• Perform placement and finishing of dental restorations, coronal polishing and/or application of fluoride.
• Observe, document, and communicate patient conditions with providers for initial patient assessment.
• Taking x-rays and reviewing the patient's health history.
• Preform dental lab functions as assigned.
• Preform airway management and observe patient physiological status during anesthesia/sedation procedures as directed by dentist.
• Accurately complete and assist dentist in maintaining chart for patient records.

When you’ll work as an Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) a at HealthNet:

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

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 8 primary care health centers, 2 dental clinics, 2 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 an Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) at HealthNet:

• Currently not sponsoring work visa.
• Requires High School Diploma.
• Completion of radiology course or accredited dental assisting program.
• Maintain a DANB certification.
• Requires X-ray certification.
• CPR/BLS certification.
• Coronal Polishing certification not required but appreciated.
• Detailed knowledge of different instruments, and knowledge of material requirements for each procedure.
• 1-2 years of experience or formal training as a dental assistant.

The skills you’ll bring as an Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) at HealthNet:

• Ability to work with medically, physically, and/or mentally compromised patients.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Effective customer service and communication skills.
• Appreciation and understanding of diversity and multicultural environment.
• Flexible availability, highly subject to travel and assist other Health Center Locations.
• Reliable transportation required.
• Bilingual in Spanish highly preferred.
• 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?

• Offer up to 40 hours per week and work assignments at other locations if home location dentist is unavailable for patients.
• Certification Reimbursement
• Flexible work schedules encouraging a balance between work and personal life. The Dental Offices are closed on the weekends.
• Competitive Compensation
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plan
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Health Savings Account & Difference Card Available within certain medical plans
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance, AD&D
• Group Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity
• Domestic Partner Leave
• Wellness Programs
• 401k Match
• Paid Time Off accumulates at start of employment and available to use.
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral program

Fair Labor Standards Act Classification: Non-Exempt

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.