OPS DENTAL ASSISTANT - 64918026
About The Position
This OPS Dental Assistant position supports the Operations and Management Consultant II-SES by providing chair-side assistance to the dentist. The role involves close interaction with patients, the dentist, and other dental staff, and requires effective communication, professionalism, and confidentiality. The assistant must be competent in supporting preventive, therapeutic, and surgical clinical procedures, including dental prophylaxis, sealants, restorations, and extractions. The position is based at 301 Dr. Carter Blvd, Bunnell, Florida. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, an Expanded Functions Dental Assisting Certificate, a Florida Dental Radiography Certificate, and a Basic Life Support Certificate. The employee must be willing to accept the offered salary and work onsite. OPS employees may access certain state benefits, subject to eligibility requirements.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Expanded Functions Dental Assisting Certificate.
- Florida Dental Radiography Certificate.
- Basic Life Support Certificate.
- Experience placing dental sealants.
- Ability to assist the dentist with chair-side dental procedures.
- Ability to prepare, sterilize, and maintain dental instruments and equipment.
- Ability to work as a team with others.
- Must be willing to accept the offered salary of $21 per hour.
- Must be willing to work onsite to perform the duties and responsibilities.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
- Must learn and communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with children.
- Computer knowledge, including Outlook and HMS.
- Bilingual English/Spanish ability.
- Graduation from a formal accredited dental assisting school.
- Six months of dental assisting experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide chair-side assistance to the dentist.
- Assist the dentist with preventive, therapeutic, and surgical clinical procedures, including dental prophylaxis, dental sealants, dental restorations, and dental extractions.
- Prepare, sterilize, and maintain dental instruments and equipment.
- Interact with patients, the dentist, and other dental staff while maintaining effective communication, professionalism, and confidentiality.
- Work as a team with others.
Benefits
- State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory).
- Participation in state group insurance upon meeting eligibility requirements.
- Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed).
- Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed).
- Deferred Compensation (voluntary).
- Employee Assistance Program (voluntary).
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
High school or GED
