Certified Dental Assistants (807022)

Nitelines Usa•Belleview, FL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Established in 1994, NiteLines USA has successfully delivered contract support services to more than 144 government institutions and medical treatment facilities across the country. We’re a dynamic and growing organization, offering a wide range of employment opportunities. We are seeking professionals and dedicated individuals to be part of our team, where integrity, respect, accountability, and collaboration are among our core principles. Work with a dedicated and caring organization and start doing your life's best work.

Requirements

Must have a Florida Radiology certificate and Expanded duty certificate.
Must maintain an active CPR card.
Must have a working knowledge of standard dental procedures, techniques and material used in the dental clinic.
Must have a working knowledge of OSHA standards, dental infection control and hazardous dental materials.
Must have a positive, helpful attitude toward dental director, dentist, students, other staff, patients and their families.
Must be trained and able to treat patients with various conditions, including but not limited to chronic health conditions such as diabetes, hypertension and heart disease, and intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Must be able to work in a neat and organized manner.
Must be able to follow directions given by dental supervisors.
Must be able to prioritize and organize job duties.
Must be able to work well with others, including completing necessary work.
Must be able to work in a busy clinic.
Must be able to work independently and interdependently.
Must be able to work with, including teaching and demonstrating, students as directed by the dentist.
Must be able to explain directions and answer appropriate questions clearly and concisely.
Must be able to greet patients, process paperwork, and enter information into the Eaglesoft electronic oral health record.
Must be alert to the activities of the clinic and patient care.
Certified dental assistant degree from the State of Florida
Valid Florida Driver's License

Responsibilities

Perform 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.
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, including chin length face shield.
Pass instruments while correctly retracting tongue and/or cheek; all while suctioning.
Coordinate assisting methods, activities and actions with actions of the dentist.
Adjust equipment and light source as needed by the dentist.
Mix restorative materials and cements.
Perform other duties as required by the dentist or clinic supervisor.
Be prepared for a medical emergency in the dental clinic, alert the dentist in the clinic, call 911, alert the dental clinic supervisor and complete necessary paperwork.
Obtain the necessary emergency equipment and supplies as directed by the dentist and provide the assistance necessary in an emergency and in the emergency drills.
Perform CPR if necessary.
Ensure instruments and equipment are out and in place ready before the patient arrives.
Maintain adequate inventory of supplies and equipment.
Generate supplies and equipment requests as needed.
Maintain Radiographic Certification as licensed by the Board of Professional Regulations.
Properly utilize ScanX phosphoretic plates and the Eaglesoft software.
Understand and follow Florida Board of Dentistry and DOH standards for cleaning and sterilizing instruments.
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.
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.
Monitor inventory levels of all clinical supplies and reorder as needed through MFMP.
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.
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.
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 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.