NEW! Expanded Function Dental Assistant: Full Time

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 and eight Women, Infants, and Children nutrition program locations throughout Indiana, we offer primary medical, dental, and behavioral healthcare services to community-based patient populations that are diverse in age, educational background, and income level.

IHC in South Bend, Indiana, is looking for a talented and caring Expanded-Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) to join our dedicated and experienced team! This is a full-time position.

Overview: The Expanded-Function Dental Assistant will be 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 should have a strong background in dental assisting, excellent patient care skills, and the ability to perform expanded functions efficiently.

• Flexible schedule
• No evenings, weekends, or major holidays
• Work with an established and dedicated team

Recruitment Package includes but is not limited to: (Prorated for part-time positions)

• Hourly position $25.92 - $29.03 (based on edu. and exp.)
• Continuing Medical Education reimbursement funds - licensing fees, student loans, and tuition assistance
• Generous PTO - Paid time off and paid holidays
• Health, life, dental, and vision insurance
• Two medical plan options, including RX coverage
• 403(b)/403(b) matching retirement plan after one year of employment
• Short-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• FMLA
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Rewards Program

Community: South Bend, Indiana, is a medium-sized city with many excellent schools and great neighborhoods. In addition, they are 90 minutes from downtown Chicago, with easy access by train, interstate, or air. Lake Michigan shorelines are less than an hour away! We are home to the University of Notre Dame, Indiana University of South Bend, plus St. Mary's College, Holy Cross College, and Bethel University. Our community is a great place to live & work and has ample recreational & educational opportunities for all. Why here? Discover the vast opportunities in the community!

Requirements

• Education: Graduation from a recognized Dental Assistant program
• Certification: Proof of current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification (AED included)
• Required to provide education, dates, and any certificates at the time of application
• Expanded functions certificate
• Current Radiography license
• Coronal polishing certificate required within 6 months of hire date
• Experience with electronic health records preferred
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred but not required
• Interacts with colleagues and patients in a professional manner
• Possess excellent communication skills