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Indiana Health Centers
51-200 employees
FQHC providing medical, dental, behavioral care
No salary listed
Columbus, IN, USA
In Person
Part-time; 18-20 hours/week; no nights or weekends.
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- Associates Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Dental Hygiene from an accredited school
- Licensed Dental Hygienist by the state of Indiana
- Proficient computer skills, including the ability to use electronic health records and software (eClinicalWorks preferred)
- Excellent working knowledge of dentistry, dental hygiene procedures, dental patient screening, and medical history documentation
- BLS certification
- Six months of experience in a clinical setting is preferred
- Perform routine dental procedures such as cleaning, polishing, and applying sealants and/or fluorides.
- Take and develop dental X-rays.
- Develop treatment plans with dentist input and educate patients as needed.
- Assist dentists with special tests, procedures, and complex treatments.
- Make impressions of patient’s teeth for study casts.
- Complete dental charting, document laboratory procedures, and ensure follow-up on results.
- Prepare dental treatment rooms for the next patient and sterilize dental instruments and equipment.
- Stay current on the latest dental hygiene techniques and tools.
- Mentor and teach Expanded Function Dental Assistants, especially on new or emerging techniques and tools.
- Six months of experience in a clinical setting is preferred
- Experience using electronic health records; eClinicalWorks preferred
Indiana Health Centers provides primary medical care, dental services, and behavioral health support across nine Indiana counties as a Federally Qualified Health Center. It also offers obstetric care and participates in the WIC program to provide nutrition education and support. The organization runs ten health centers plus a mobile unit to reach migrant workers, expanding access for medically underserved and uninsured populations. Its goal is to improve health outcomes by delivering accessible, comprehensive care to communities with limited access.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Indianapolis, Indiana
Founded
1977
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- $500,000 HRSA grant funds residency program.
- NHSC status attracts professionals to underserved care.
- 340B program lowers prescription costs for patients.
What critics are saying
- Uninsured rate over 8.01% strains free care capacity.
- Jane Pauley Center erodes patient base in counties.
- Midtown Health captures migrants with optometry screening.
What makes Indiana Health Centers unique
- Operates mobile unit for migrant harvest workers.
- Partners with Target Continuum since November 2022.
- Expands to eleven centers with chiropractic care.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Company Match
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Vacation
Flexible Work Hours
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Referral Bonus
Wellness Program
Company News
Another provider, Southern Indiana Community Health Care, helped bring on displaced patients and has collaborated with IU Health and IHC to avoid an "OB desert," or an absence of maternity care access.
The federal Health Resources and Services Administration has awarded a $500,000 grant to Indiana Health Centers Inc.
INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The State of Indiana is in the midst of a health crisis and one company, Indiana Health Centers, is on a mission to reduce health disparities for marginalized patients within local communities. Individuals without health insurance coverage are skyrocketing, surpassing the state rate of 8.01%, while Indiana's state average for Social Vulnerability is 0.47 with a food insecure population at 726,020. Indiana Health Centers, providing medical, dental and behavioral health care to medically underserved and uninsured populations has partnered with Target Continuum, a national leader in healthcare education and outreach headquartered in Indiana, to expand access to affordable healthcare options throughout the state. The collaboration between the two companies will bolster patient engagement, improve outreach as well as strengthen joint health education initiatives to help communities that have little to no access to healthcare, especially in poor neighborhoods most in need, reaching a wider population