Dental Assistants

About the role

We are hiring Dental Assistants for one of our clients in Belleview, FL.

Responsibilities

• DENTAL TREATMENT: Expanded duties, and Restorative Functions as licensed by the board of Professional Regulations for Certified Dental Assistant.
  • Polish clinical crowns of teeth.
  • Apply topical fluoride gels and varnish.
  • Place temporary restorations.
  • Place sealants.
  • Remove sutures.
  • Fabricate temporary crowns, pack cord, and cement temporary crowns.
  • Place matrix bands, wedges, retraction cord, to prepare for restorations.
  • Place restorations.
  • Fit and shape stainless steel crowns for dentist to cement.
• FOUR HANDED DENTAL TECHNIQUE: Review medical history with the patient/Client and take blood pressure as indicated by clinic policy.
  • Complete the signs and symptoms (S) and objective data (O) of the SOAP notes and write up in computer notes.
  • Utilize proper barrier techniques as per OSHA guidelines.
  • Utilize proper barrier techniques including chin length face shield.
  • Pass instruments while correctly retracting tongue and/or cheek; all while suctioning.
  • Cover other duties as required by the dentist or clinic supervisor.
  • Perform CPR if necessary.
• RADIOGRAPHS: Maintain Radiographic Certification as licensed by the Board of Professional Regulations.
  • Properly utilize ScanX phosphoretic plates and the Eaglesoft software.
• STERILIZATION: Understand and follow Florida Board of Dentistry and DOH standards.
  • Clean and sterilize instruments following Florida Board of Dentistry and DOH standards.
  • Utilize proper barrier techniques during cleaning and sterilizing.
  • Clean and disinfect counters and environmental surfaces following dental clinic procedures.
  • Test autoclave with biological indicators and keep a log of results.
  • Clean autoclave as assigned.
  • Remove trash and replace liners in cans as necessary.
  • Clean chair suction traps and suction tubing, and central trap as directed.
  • Dispose of biomedical waste in red bags and sharps as per Florida Board of Dentistry and DOH standards.
  • Ensure sterilization/bioindicator testing/biomaterial/water testing/safety/ and all other logs are properly completed according to Florida Board of Dentistry and DOH standards.
• DENTAL MATERIALS: Understand materials and use dental materials per FL DOH and manufacturer guidelines.
  • Maintain an organized well-maintained storage area both for bulk storage and in the individual carts/rooms, with the lot number.
  • Maintain an inventory so that the proper number of supplies are ordered to maximize the effective date and ordered at the proper Threshold so that items do not run out.
  • Receive orders and confirm inventory, validate and sign packing slips and submit to the finance office within 1 day.
  • Properly handle and dispose of all dental materials including sharps.
  • Check the eye wash stations once per month and maintain a log with results.
  • Properly maintain emergency kit/equipment and keep a log with results.
  • Keep lab area clean and organized.
  • Pour models, polish acrylic lab work under the direct supervision of the dentist.
  • Observe proper infection control procedures in the lab and sterilization areas.
  • Complete lab prescriptions and alert the front desk staff of a pending lab case.
• DEMONSTRATE AND WORK WITH DENTAL ASSISTING STUDENTS and OUTREACH: At the discretion of the dental supervisor and under their supervision, demonstrate the use of dental materials and/or techniques to dental assisting students or dental students.
  • May need to give health fairs or school presentations as directed.
  • May need to perform expanded duty functions and assist with head start school-based program and assist with the school based program in local schools.
• CLERICAL / PATIENT CONTACT DUTIES: Confirm appointments, provide appointment reminders, school excuses/work excuses, Complete dental encounter forms and help with tallying them for processing end of day report and for fiscal.
  • Complete lab prescriptions and alert the front desk staff of a pending lab case.
  • Complete referrals and medical consults, and alert the front desk staff to finish the referral, add to the referral log and follow up on them as needed.
  • Complete assigned computer tasks.
  • Complete training as directed.
  • Complete other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Must have a Florida Radiology certificate and Expanded duty certificate.
• Maintain an active CPR card.
• Have a working knowledge of standard dental procedures, techniques and material used in the dental clinic.
• Have a working knowledge of OSHA standards, dental infection control and hazardous dental materials.
• Have a positive, helpful attitude toward dental director, dentist, students, other staff, patients and their families.
• Be able to work in a neat and organized manner.
• Be able to follow directions given by dental supervisors.
• Be able to prioritize and organize job duties.
• Be able to work well with others, including completing necessary work.
• Be able to work in a busy clinic.
• Be able to work independently and interdependently.
• Be able to work with, including teaching and demonstrating, students as directed by the dentist.
• Be able to explain directions and answer appropriate questions clearly and concisely.
• Be able to greet patients, process paperwork, and enter information into the Eaglesoft electronic oral health record.
• Be alert to the activities of the clinic and patient care.

Skills

• Knowledge of standard dental procedures, techniques and material used in the dental clinic.
• Working knowledge of OSHA standards, dental infection control and hazardous dental materials.
• Positive, helpful attitude toward dental director, dentist, students, other staff, patients and their families.
• Ability to work in a neat and organized manner.
• Ability to follow directions given by dental supervisors.
• Ability to prioritize and organize job duties.
• Ability to work well with others, including completing necessary work.
• Ability to work in a busy clinic.
• Ability to work independently and interdependently.
• Ability to work with, including teaching and demonstrating, students as directed by the dentist.
• Ability to explain directions and answer appropriate questions clearly and concisely.
• Ability to greet patients, process paperwork, and enter information into the Eaglesoft electronic oral health record.
• Ability to be alert to the activities of the clinic and patient care.

Benefits

Additional Information: Work Location: Belleview, FL 34420. This site will be relocating to Ocala, FL 34471 within the next few months.

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