Overview

Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 16 hospitals and more than 34,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. We’re looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.

Make a difference in your community and in the lives of Riley Kids.

Sign On Bonus offered if eligible!

• Monday 730am-400p
• Tuesday 730a-505p
• Wednesday 730a-515p
• Thursday 730a-430p
• Friday 730a-210p

A Dental Assistant performs a variety of patient care services in both a clinical setting and an operating room setting. Assists the dentist as needed for patient preparation, exams, and procedures, utilizing four handed dentistry, expanded functions, taking x-rays, maintaining clinical inventory supply, and providing customer service. Performs patient registration, scheduling appointments, chart maintenance, and patient correspondence. Maintains, organizes, stocks, and cleans dental equipment and unit(s). Assures smooth patient flow, provides patient education, explains insurance coverage/co-pays, obtains Medicaid Waivers, as needed, and provides clinic clerical support. Requires excellent skills in handling apprehensive or difficult to manage children. Requires ability to work with medically, physically, and/or mentally compromised patients.

• Registered dental assistant license is preferred.
• Previous experience or formal training as a dental assistant is required.
• X-ray certification, CPR/BLS certification and dental radiographic certificate in the State of Indiana are required.
• Ability to operate electronic medical/dental record systems is required.
• Requires ability to perform expanded function dental assisting tasks.
• Pediatric, orthodontic, or family dentistry experience.
• Knowledge of Dentrix or Dexis computer programs. (or like applications)
• An interest in learning and growing.
• Willingness to work with patients with special behavioral or health needs.
• Desire to make a difference in someone’s life.

Safeguarding our patients and each other is an important part of how we deliver the best care possible to the communities we serve. As a condition of employment, IU Health requires all new hires to receive various vaccinations, including the influenza and COVID-19 vaccines, barring an approved exemption. New hires will also be provided the option to submit proof of previous vaccination.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at IU Health. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.