What are the responsibilities and job description for the Experienced Dental Assistant position at Lake Eola Dental?
We are looking for a Dental Assistant to join our amazing team. We are a private practice that have been serving our patients in downtown Orlando and surrounding communities for over 10 years. We pride ourselves on excellency in care and service. This position is for a full-time position with clinical hours Monday-Thursday.
-Daily tasks will include ensuring the clinical floor is operating smoothly for overall team and patient experience assisting team taking proper x-rays, photos, digital scanning, perform teeth whitening, assist with procedures, sterilize equipment, set up rooms, check/update lab cases.
Please see further details below:
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Full time position in a private practice setting.
Florida EFDA license & x-ray certification required.
Minimum of 2 years of chair side assisting experience preferred.
Benefits included after probationary period is met:
- Paid time off for vacation available
- Paid holidays off
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
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
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32.0 per week
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $25