Dental Assistant - Riley Children's Health

Job DescriptionMake a difference in your community and in the lives of Riley Kids.Riley Pediatric Dentistry is seeking Dental Assistants for our growing team. This is a rewarding career for individuals who are passionate about helping the children of Indiana. Our team is high energy, friendly, and knowledgeable. We provided excellent care with a compassionate touch.This position is full time, days, at Riley Dental Clinic.What we offer: Work in a friendly, fun, and dynamic team environment. Have a consistent work schedule, no nights or weekends. Enjoy flexible paid time off, up to 24 days per year. Advance your career and grow your experience.Responsibilities: Performs patient care services under the supervision of a Dentist Assures accurate collection of patient medical history, cognitive/emotional diagnosis, and clinical care provided Prioritizes patient care based on resources, unit volume, and patient prognosis Provides patient education/teaching, explains insurance coverage/co-pays, and assures necessary documents are complete As directed by Dentist/Hygentist, obtains diagnostic dental x-rays using a safe radiology process Uses advanced behavior management techniques to support safe and effective care with uncooperative patients Performs administrative and registration duties, schedules patient visits, and engages in patient correspondence Additional duties as assignedQualifications: High School Diploma/GED is required. Requires 0-3 years of relevant experience. BLS-CPR certification required. Active Dental Radiology License in Indiana required within 9 months of hire date and maintained. Certification in Dental Assisting from and accredited program or on the job training with minimum of 2 years experience in Dental Assisting required. Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job required. Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English required. Requires the ability to demonstrate and foster diversity and inclusion skills. Requires excellent skills in handling apprehensive or difficult to manage children. Requires the ability to work with medically, physically, and/or cognitively compromised patients. Requires the ability to treat patients with special health needs, cognitive needs, and/or those with extreme dental fear.#LI-OnsiteAbout Us Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we're home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care. IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report. A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine - one of the nation's largest medical schools - gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training - advancing healthcare for all. With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence. At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development. Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation's healthiest states.About the TeamIndiana University Health is Indiana's most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 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.