Dental Assistant I
About The Position
Assist a dentist, dental resident, or dental student in treating patients as outlined in the State of Florida dental laws. Assist with dental operatory set-up. Assist chairside, providing dental support services. Mix cements, pour models, and prepare bite guards. Work with faculty members and staff members to ensure the delivery of aseptic dental care to patients. Greet and prepare patients for treatment. Establish rapport with the patient to relieve anxiety. Schedule and coordinate patient appointments. Maintain daily records and patient charts. Collect patient data pertaining to clinical research. Expose, develop, and mount x-rays. Instruct patients in oral hygiene. Package and sterilize clinical supplies and instruments. Assist in organizing and controlling the use of clinical supplies. Primarily responsible for coordinating all implant inventory, equipment, instruments, supplies, and surgical cases. Coordinate all assistant training for radiology and material use. Train all assistants. Monitor the sterilization process for the entire clinic. Maintain and clean office and reception areas. Perform other related duties (as assigned)
Requirements
- High school diploma
- One year of appropriate experience
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Appropriate college course work or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.
Nice To Haves
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification
- Dental radiology certification
- Expanded function dental auxiliary (EFDA) certification (after hire)
- Working knowledge of all phases of dental treatment
- Ability to perform multiple tasks and make independent decisions in a stressful environment
- Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments
- Ability to handle language and cultural diversity
Responsibilities
- Assist a dentist, dental resident, or dental student in treating patients.
- Assist with dental operatory set-up.
- Assist chairside, providing dental support services.
- Mix cements, pour models, and prepare bite guards.
- Work with faculty members and staff members to ensure the delivery of aseptic dental care to patients.
- Greet and prepare patients for treatment.
- Establish rapport with the patient to relieve anxiety.
- Schedule and coordinate patient appointments.
- Maintain daily records and patient charts.
- Collect patient data pertaining to clinical research.
- Expose, develop, and mount x-rays.
- Instruct patients in oral hygiene.
- Package and sterilize clinical supplies and instruments.
- Assist in organizing and controlling the use of clinical supplies.
- Coordinate all implant inventory, equipment, instruments, supplies, and surgical cases.
- Coordinate all assistant training for radiology and material use.
- Train all assistants.
- Monitor the sterilization process for the entire clinic.
- Maintain and clean office and reception areas.
- Perform other related duties.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
