Dental Assistant

Borinquen Medical Centers is based in Miami,Florida and is seeking to hire a full-time Dental Assistant to join our team. The dental assistant will assists Dentist and Hygienist with a variety of dental services and examinations. You will possess specialized skills in understanding dental services and procedures as well as medical communication.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Works chair side as dentists examine and treat patients.
2. Prepares and arranges needed tools and instruments for scheduled procedures.
3. Makes patients as comfortable as possible in the dental chair, prepare them for treatment, and obtain their dental records.
4. Hands instruments and materials to dentists and keep patients’ mouths dry and clear by using suction or other devices.
5. Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment, prepare trays of instruments for dental procedures, and instruct patients on postoperative and general oral healthcare.
6. Prepares materials for impressions and restorations, take dental x rays, and process x-ray film as directed by a dentist.
7. Maintains dental supplies inventory, and ordering and receiving dental supplies.
8. Performs a variety of office management tasks.
9. Schedule dental appointments according to template.
10. Responsible for making sure all payments are taken and pre-authorization are checked before any procedure are rendered.
11. Maintain organized,clean, efficient and confidential work area.
12. Support staff in assigned project based work.
13. Use of Farm/Dentrix/Athena/Outlook.

REQUIREMENTS

1. Dental Assistant Technical Education from an accredited program.
2. At least 2 years of experience as a Dental Assistant.
3. X-ray certification.
4. CPR Certification
5. Knowledge of office policies and procedures; Knowledge of safety procedures and HIPAA patient confidentiality requirements.
6. Basic Computer Skills.

BENEFITS

1. Medical/Dental/Vision/Short Term Disability
2. Company paid long term disability
3. Life insurance
4. 401K Plan
5. Standard Paid Holiday's
6. Vacation and Sick Time
7. Amazing Team & Atmosphere