Dental Assistant

Pancare of Florida Inc • Chipley, FL

4d • $0 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

At PanCare of Florida, we're not just shaping smiles; we're transforming lives. As a Dental Assistant, you won't just be another set of hands—you'll be a cornerstone of our patients' care, making sure every visit is as comfortable and efficient as possible. If you're passionate about oral health, love working in a dynamic environment, and are ready to be an essential part of a team that makes a real difference, then we want to meet you!

In this role, you will assist the dentist during examination and treatment of patients.

This position is located at our Chipley Dental Clinic.

Requirements

• Certification of completion of Dental Assistant training
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral
• At least 6 months experience in a dental environment

Nice To Haves

• At least 2 years experience as a Dental Assistant
• Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA)certification

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic aid, including exposing and developing radiographs, taking and recording medical and dental histories, recording vital signs and taking alginate impressions and pouring study casts
• Perform prophylaxis and fluoride treatments on children and deliver oral hygiene instructions to child and parents
• Prepare operatory, instruments, and patient for dental treatment
• May apply topical anesthesia as recommended/required preparation for dental procedures to be performed by the dentist
• Clean and sterilize instruments, equipment, operatories and laboratory as patient flow or procedures dictate
• Deliver post-operative instructions to the patient as prescribed by the dentist
• Possess a working knowledge of medical emergencies and assist in the management of them
• Assist dentist in screening and education programs, including off-site
• Assist the front desk staff when necessary to schedule patients, answer phones, and use the computer
• Restock operatories, order supplies, and maintain inventory control
• Maintain dental equipment, autoclave, x-ray equipment and water system at specified intervals

Benefits

• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• 14 paid holidays
• 3 weeks of paid vacation per year
• 403(b) plan with a 6% employer match
• 3% base employer contribution

What This Job Offers

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