Intern - Dental 4342

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Intern - Dental 4342

Meridian Health Services

icon Anderson, IN, US, 46016

iconIntern

icon21 July 2024

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Focusing on “Whole-Person” Healthcare
Meridian Health Services is a progressive healthcare organization that believes in treating the “whole-person” integrating physical, mental and social well-being to help people achieve their optimum health. This approach connects treatments and doctors working together to heal both the body and mind for total well-being.

Text 4342 to (765)523-4622 for Quick Apply.

We are currently seeking a PRN Dental Intern for our Madison County Dental Office in Anderson, Indiana. During this internship the student will gain an understanding and training as a part of a dental health team. Travel will occasionally be required for training purposes.

Dental Intern Key Skill Development:

  • Establish an understanding of the role a practicing dental assistant plays as a part of the dental health team in providing dental care to members of the community as learned in the formal academic program.
  • Know and describe standard precautions for equipment and supplies according to ADA, CDC, and OSHA, including but not limited to: breakdown and setup of treatment room; barriers; positioning devices; clinical contact surfaces; critical and semi-critical instrument sterilization; hand hygiene; PPE (donning, doffing); and cross contamination.
  • Understand purpose and technique when exposing radiographs.
  • Verify selected dental laboratory procedures taught in the formal program to the satisfaction of the instructors and cooperating dentist.
  • Adapt and apply business office skills to manage a dental office.

Dental Intern Candidate Requirements:

  • Must be a student in good standing in the Dental program at the D-26 Area Career Center in Anderson, IN.
  • A valid drivers license, proof of auto insurance, and driving record meeting Meridian's driving policy.

Drug screen, TB test, extensive background check, and fingerprinting are required of all Meridian employees. Meridian Health Services recommends that all individuals who join Meridian have a flu shot and Covid vaccination to further protect our staff and the patients we serve. We also adhere to Covid-related protocol including wearing masks, social distancing, and sanitizing.

Meridian Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V) and also participates in E-Verify.