EFDA Dental Assistant – X‑Rays & Restorative Care

Eskenazi Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Eskenazi Health is seeking a Dental Assistant/EFDA to support the dentist and dental hygienist, perform X-ray exposure and processing, and assist with restorative procedures. This role includes patient intake, infection control, and maintaining equipment and supplies.

The position requires Indiana radiography certification and formal Expanded Functions training, with bilingual English/Spanish skills considered a plus. Join a mission-driven team at a major Indianapolis health system.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Exposes and processes x-rays and duplicates when necessary.
• Assists the dentist or dental hygienist in transfer of instruments and delivery of dental materials.
• Keeps operatory neat and maintains infection control and sterility.
• Restocks rooms and manages patient flow within the dental department.
• Takes vital signs and reviews patient health history; prepares instruments for procedures.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Manual dexterity

Computer skills

Mathematics skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Accredited dental assisting program or CDA

Dental Radiograph certification - Indiana

Expanded Restorative Dentistry training

Coronal polishing certification (valuable)

Bilingual in English and Spanish valuable

Dental clinic experience valuable

Job description

Eskenazi Health is seeking a Dental Assistant/EFDA to support the dentist and dental hygienist, perform X-ray exposure and processing, and assist with restorative procedures. This role includes patient intake, infection control, and maintaining equipment and supplies.

The position requires Indiana radiography certification and formal Expanded Functions training, with bilingual English/Spanish skills considered a plus. Join a mission-driven team at a major Indianapolis health system.