GP - EFDA

Colonial Group; Indianapolis (IN); Presencial; USD 21 000 - 30 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Colonial Group in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Dental Assistant to assist dentists, set up equipment, prepare patients for treatment, and keep records. You will support clinical operations and maintain sterilization protocols.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, CPR, X-ray techniques/certification, and clerical experience. Preferred: associate or bachelor’s degree, additional certifications, and 1–3 years with open dental and digital x-ray devices.

Qualificações

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CPR Card, X-ray techniques, X-ray certification required.
• Clerical experience preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Assist dentists and hygienists in treatment and diagnosis.
• Prepare patients for procedures and maintain records.
• Sterilize instruments and hand them to clinicians during care.
• Follow CDC and OSHA guidelines for safety and infection control.
• Maintain equipment and assist with billing and referrals.
• Complete clinical notes per practice guidelines.

Conhecimentos

Clerical experience

X-ray techniques

CPR

X-ray certification

Experience

Formação académica

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor's Degree

DANB

OSHA certification

Coronal polishing

Ferramentas

Open dental

Digital x-ray

Ultrasonic

Sterilizer

Autoclave

Model trimmer

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Summary

Assists dentists, set up equipment, prepare patients for treatment, and keep records.

Essential Functions

The following is a summary of the essential functions for this position. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below, and specific job functions may change periodically.

1. Personally contribute to a culture that delivers an exceptional patient experience for every patient, every time.
2. Delivers clinically excellent dental care through education, quality, and treatment. Assists dentists and hygienists in quality diagnosis through x-rays, verbal communication, and other dental tests as directed.
3. Helps ensure efficient and profitable operations by seeking patient referrals, maintaining equipment, utilizing supplies cost-effectively, and posting patient charges accurately.
4. Follows CDC and OSHA guidelines for safety and infection control.
5. Completes all clinical notes according to practice guidelines before dismissing patients.
6. Prepares treatment room for patients by following prescribed procedures and protocols. Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to the treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist's access, suctioning, and passing instruments.
7. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
8. Promotes a "team first" attitude by demonstrating positive and caring relationships and communication with coworkers.

Basic Education, Training, and Experience Required

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent
• CPR Card, X-ray techniques, X-ray certification
• Clerical experience

Preferred

• Associate or Bachelor's Degree
• DANB, OSHA, Coronal polishing
• 1-3 years of experience
• Open dental, digital x-ray, ultrasonic, sterilizer, autoclave, model trimmer

Physical Requirements/Workplace Conditions

Check the box that most appropriately describes the requirements for the position. Candidates whose disabilities make them unable to meet these requirements will still be considered fully qualified if they can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation.

Max # of Pounds: Never, Occasionally (1% - 33%), Frequently (34% - 66%), Continuously (67% - 100%)

Lifting: X
Carrying: X
Pushing: X
Pulling: X
Walking: N/A, X
Sitting: X
Elevated Work: N/A, X
Balance: N/A, X
Crawling: N/A, X
Crouching: N/A, X
Kneeling: N/A, X
Half-Kneeling: N/A, X
Stair Climbing: N/A, X
Step Ladder: N/A, X
Climbing: N/A, X
Bio-Hazardous Materials Exposure (bloodborne pathogens): N/A, X
Hazardous Materials Exposure (chemical): N/A, X
Latex Exposure: N/A, X
Non-Climate controlled environmental exposure: N/A, X
Vision Requirements: Near (20 in. or less), N/A, X; Far (20 ft. or more), X; Color Vision Required: Yes/No, No