Dental Assistant - 64069037

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

22d • Onsite

About The Position

The Dental Assistant supports the delivery of quality dental services to clients of the Leon County Health Department at the Dr. Edward F. Zapert Dental Clinic – The Molar Express in Tallahassee, Florida. The role assists with patient treatment, dental examinations, x-rays, sealants, prophylaxis, restorative procedures, oral hygiene instruction, patient management, and education. It also supports community dental screening programs and may assist and instruct student interns.

The position performs sterilization, disinfection, cleaning, and maintenance of instruments, equipment, and operatories in accordance with state, federal, and ADA guidelines. Administrative duties include scheduling appointments, registering clients, verifying eligibility and insurance, preparing superbills, entering data, and handling patient charts while maintaining confidentiality and building security. The assistant also maintains supplies, follows OSHA and safety requirements, completes time and activity records, and performs other related duties as directed by the supervisor. Incumbents must physically report to the office. Emergency duty may be required before, during, or beyond normal work hours or days.

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of dental medicine and of the principles and practices used to perform dental procedures.
• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and maintain effective working relationships.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Must physically come into the office to perform the position's duties and responsibilities.
• Must be able to learn and communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

• GED or high school diploma.
• Expanded Function Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing dental services, including examinations, taking and developing x-rays, completing health histories, placing sealants, prophylaxis, restorative procedures, oral hygiene instruction, patient management, and education.
• Help ensure the quality of dental services and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Assist with community dental screening programs, including programs to screen high-risk individuals.
• Assist and instruct student interns as appropriate.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments and clean and maintain instruments, equipment, and operatories according to state, federal, and ADA guidelines.
• Schedule patient appointments; answer telephones; register clients; determine client eligibility and income; and verify Medicaid or other insurance eligibility.
• Prepare superbills, enter service data, and file and retrieve patient charts while maintaining confidentiality and building security procedures.
• Maintain inventory of consumable supplies and order materials early enough to prevent depletion.
• Follow OSHA regulations, maintain Material Data Safety Sheets, and comply with required safety guidelines.
• Complete timesheets and Employee Activity Records in a timely manner and maintain leave balance records.
• Perform other related duties as required by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Annual and sick leave benefits.
• Nine paid holidays and one personal holiday each year.
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance.
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Tuition waivers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed