Dental Assistant
Ansible Government Solutions · Orlando, FL · 3 wk ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
Responsibilities
- Assist dentists during routine and specialized dental procedures, including oral surgery, endodontics, periodontics, prosthodontics, and implant procedures
- Prepare operatories and surgical suites; clean and turnover rooms efficiently
- Pass instruments safely and maintain clear operative fields
- Prepare dental materials and medicaments per manufacturer instructions
- Utilize radiation safety techniques and minimize retakes
- Follow all infection control and sterilization procedures
- Prepare instruments for sterilization per SPD standards
- Clean, document, and maintain reusable medical equipment
- Take impressions and fabricate temporary crowns
- Remove sutures, periodontal dressings, and temporary restorations
- Place rubber dams and matrix bands
- Provide post-operative and patient education
- Schedule patient appointments and assist with filling schedule gaps
- Assist with charting findings and treatment plans
- Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and information security requirements
- Monitor patients during treatment for signs of distress
- Participate in patient identification and time-out procedures
- Complete mandatory annual VA training and education
- Completion of a one (1) year Dental Assistant program accredited by COD
- Minimum one (1) year experience as a Dental Assistant
- Radiology certification or completion of required safety courses
- Current BLS and/or CPR certification
- Strong communication, Microsoft 365 skills
- Experience with electronic health records
- Valid U.S. driver’s license