DENTAL ASSISTANT - 64036940

State of Florida

57d

About The Position

This position is assigned to the Operations and managment consultant II-SES to perform chair-side assistance to the dentist. This position requires close interaction between patients, the dentist, and other dental staff. The ability to communicate effectively and maintain professionalism and confidentiality are key components of this position. The assistant must be competent in assisting with preventive, therapeutic and surgical clinical procedures (i.e. dental prophylaxis, dental sealants, dental restorations, and dental extractions). The assistant may be required to travel between Dental offices (Orange City and Daytona Beach). Degree/License/Certification: Must have a High School Diploma or its equivalent. Expanded Functions Dental Assistant, Radiology Certificate, Certification in Basic Life Support.

Requirements

• Must be skilled in placing dental sealants, assisting dentist and skilled in working independently.
• Must have an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) certificate
• Must have a Florida Dental Radiography Certificate
• Must have a certification in Basic Life Support
• Must be able to work as a team with others
• Must have a High School Diploma or its equivalent

Nice To Haves

• Requires an understanding of the dental operations, understand compliance and quality requirements related to the provision of dental care services and demonstrated success working with the dentist.
• Experience with pediatric patients
• Sterilizing instruments
• assists dentist with dental procedures
• exposes dental x-rays
• instructing patients in oral hygiene instuctions

Responsibilities

• perform chair-side assistance to the dentist
• close interaction between patients, the dentist, and other dental staff
• assisting with preventive, therapeutic and surgical clinical procedures (i.e. dental prophylaxis, dental sealants, dental restorations, and dental extractions)
• travel between Dental offices (Orange City and Daytona Beach)

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 other supplemental insurance options
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees