Dental Assistant (Expanded Function) - Orlando Health Cancer Institute

Orlando Health • Orlando, FL

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About The Position

Performs routine work involving a variety of tasks in assisting professional dental staff at Orlando Health Cancer Institute. The role is located Downtown and follows a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of a CODA-accredited dental assisting program that included appropriate training in the expanded function, or successful completion of a Florida Board-approved expanded duties training program.
• Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider Certification.
• If assigned to OHPG – Craniofacial Specialty, maintains a current State of Florida Dental Radiographer license.

Responsibilities

• Circulates during oral and maxillofacial operations or restorative procedures and hands instruments and supplies to surgeons as needed.
• Assists in changing intra-oral and extra-oral dressings.
• Sets up sterile instrument trays for operations and ensures standard trays are ready for emergencies.
• Sterilizes and provides routine care for clinical instruments, linens, and auxiliary supplies, including spray valves, compressed air apparatus, syringes, fountain cuspidors, and suction equipment.
• Maintains a functional inventory of supplies.
• Performs dental x-rays.
• Performs duties according to established clinic rules and regulations based on standards of the dental profession.
• Documents services provided.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies and applicable federal, state, and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and assess data appropriate to the age-specific needs of patients in the assigned department and/or unit.
• Monitors vital signs as needed.

Benefits

• Career-growing free education programs and well-being services to support employees and their families through every stage of life.
• Benefits begin on day one.
• Flexibility wherever possible.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED