Expanded Functions Dental Assistant - Kokomo at Indiana Health Centers, Inc.

Kokomo, Indiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 May, 26

Salary

28.39

Posted On

17 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sterilization, Dental Assisting, Lab Procedures, Inventory Control, Patient Care, Dental Charting, Taking X-rays, Suture Removal, Topical Medication Application, Fluoride Treatments, Taking Impressions, Composite Resin Restoration, Communication, Teamwork, Customer Service, Detail Orientation

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Indiana Health Centers, Inc. (IHC) is a mission-driven organization providing high-quality, affordable healthcare to underserved and uninsured populations since 1977. At IHC, a Federally Qualified Health Center, we specialize in integrated care which means having access to essential services to meet the needs of patients we serve in the community. With ten healthcare centers, eight Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) nutrition program locations, a Mobile Health Unit, and in-house Pharmacy services (select locations), we offer primary medical, dental, and behavioral healthcare services to community-based patient populations throughout Indiana that are diverse in age, educational background, and income level. IHC Kokomo is looking for a talented Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) to join our dedicated and experienced team. The Expanded Functions Dental Assistant is responsible for sterilizing and maintaining dental treatment rooms and instruments, performing advanced lab procedures like pouring impressions, preparing casting models, and managing inventory control. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in dental assisting, excellent patient care skills, and the ability to perform expanded functions efficiently. Meet our Kokomo Team: https://indianahealthonline.org/locations/kokomo/ Clinic Hours of Operation: Monday - 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Tuesday - 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Wednesday - 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Thursday - 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Friday - 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Saturday (every other) - 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. IHC’s robust benefits and compensation package includes: Retention bonus paid after one year of employment No nights or weekends Generous Paid Time Off and Floating Holidays Day 1 Insurance benefits eligibility 403(b) Retirement Plan matching at one year of employment Employer-paid Group Life, Short-term disability, and Long-term disability coverages and HSA employer contributions Flexible Leave of Absence programs Personify Health Wellness program with paid incentives for participation Employee Assistance Programs with 24/7 access to therapy consultation services Expanded Functions Dental Assistant role responsibilities include: Schedules and confirms appointments and assists patients to the examination room. Conveys information to the patient and provider; completes/updates dental and medical history of the patient; completes dental charting. Assists the dentist in providing dental treatment; takes and develops dental x-rays; removes surgical sutures; places topical medications; applies topical fluoride treatments; takes impressions and bite registrations; applies pit and fissure sealants. Places, cures, and finishes composite resin restorations; places liners and bases. Sterilizes, prepares, and maintains dental instruments, supplies and equipment and rooms. Transfers appropriate instruments to dental treatment rooms for specialized procedures. Prepares dental materials, cements, amalgam, composite, impression materials, etc. Completes medical and laboratory supply inventories; orders materials, as needed. Prepares and sends specialized lab cases and paperwork to external laboratory for processing. Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication, strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with a wide variety of patients, including children. Work well in a team environment and as part of a team. Demonstrate positive customer service skills Maintain high detail orientation and accuracy. Prioritize, organize tasks and time, and follow up. Perform responsibilities efficiently and timely. Take initiative and need little supervision. Recognize and suggest alternate methods or processes that may need improving. Participate in performance improvement activities. Requirements Graduation from a recognized Dental Assistant program required Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) certification required Current Radiography license Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification (AED included) Coronal polishing certificate required within 6 months of hire date Equal Opportunity Employment Statement We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Responsibilities

The Expanded Functions Dental Assistant is responsible for clinical support tasks such as sterilizing instruments, assisting the dentist during treatment, taking x-rays, and performing expanded functions like placing restorations and sealants. Additional duties include managing inventory, preparing lab cases, and maintaining patient records and communication.