We are looking for a Dental Assistant to help treat patients and promote good oral health practices. Dental Assistant's duties revolve around conducting initial patient screenings and advising patients on oral health and preventative care. You’ll help dentists with treatments for teeth or gum diseases and handle dental emergencies. As a Dental Asssistant, you should be reliable and able to build trust with patients of all ages. You should have deep knowledge of relevant health and safety rules and a good eye for oral diseases and anomalies. If you have a steady hand and great bedside manner, we’d like to meet you.
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Full time position in a private practice setting.

Florida EFDA license & x-ray certification required.

Minimum of 1 year of chair side assisting experience preferred.

Benefits included after probationary period is met:

• Paid time off for vacation available
• Paid holidays off
• Health, vision, and dental benefits available

Job Type: Full-time
Responsibilities

• Ensure patients feel as comfortable as possible before their examination and treatment
• Sterilize dental instruments properly
• Conduct initial mouth screenings and check oral health history
• Educate patients of all ages on proper teeth care (by demonstrating, for example, good brushing techniques)
• Give instructions to patients after operations or other dental procedures
• Take X-rays or dental impressions
• Assist dentist with appropriate dental procedures for various diseases
• Maintain documentation and charts on each patient
• Monitor supplies

Skills

• Proven experience as Dental Assistant or similar role
• In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations in this profession (e.g. HIPAA)
• Experience in preparing and maintaining dental equipment
• Outstanding communication and computer skills
• A patient and friendly personality
• Attention to detail
• Stamina to meet the physical demands of the job

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply
• Only full-time employees eligible

CDA/RDA License Required:

• Yes

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Plastic shield at work stations
• Temperature screenings
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Duties:

• Assisting chair-side
• Taking records, impressions, or x-rays
• Using computers to update electronic patient records
• Assisting with lab tasks as needed

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Dental Assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• X-Ray Certification (Required)
• Registered Dental Assistant (Preferred)

Work Location: In person