DENTAL ASSISTANT

The Brevard Health Alliance Inc•Rockledge, FL

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Brevard Health Alliance, Brevard County’s only Federally Qualified Health Center, is currently recruiting for a Dental Assistant- Float to join us in the heart of Brevard County’s Space Coast. Since 2005 our focus has been on putting the “community” in Community Health while delivering healthcare to more than 60,000 unique patients annually. This position is for a float, and will be required to assist at any of our clinics within Brevard county. Mileage is reimbursed. The Dental Assistant performs routine administrative and patient care supportive duties to assist the dental staff in the examination and treatment of patients.

Requirements

Graduate from a Florida Board of Dentistry-approved or Graduate from a Florida CODA-accredited dental assisting program or a minimum of three years’ experience in Pediatric, General and Oral Dentistry in lei of education.
Florida Radiation Safety coursework and X-Ray Certification to meet Florida Radiography Requirements
Current Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR certification from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross
Ability to work well in a team environment, remains motivated, is self-directed, and demonstrates initiative

Responsibilities

Completes patient chart within established standards. Verifies chart for completeness. Enters all applicable data into the electronic medical record system (EMR)/electronic Dental record system
Seats patient courteously, records vitals, triages as necessary and prepares patient for provider
Maintains daily patient flow to ensure patients will be seen as soon as possible using all available resources. Enters patient information and treatment into the electronic medical record system (EMR)/electronic Dental record system
Takes necessary diagnostic radiographs as indicated by treatment plan or provider
Assists with additional dental services, including but not limited to pediatric care, oral surgery, and general restorative procedures
Ensures all in-office preformed testing is recorded in appropriate logbooks
Disposes of biohazard waste according to OSHA standards
Prepares patient, sterilize, or disinfect instruments, sets up instrument trays, prepares materials for patient visit
Develop favorable relationships with all patients. Instruct patients and their family members on general oral health care and/or information related to post-treatment care as appropriate
Maintains necessary stock of supplies utilized by dental clinic
Maintains Eye Wash equipment log on a weekly basis
Disposes of biohazard waste according to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards
Weekly maintenance on dental units
Maintains supplies, equipment, and sterilization of hygiene instruments; maintains sterilization protocols and procedures and uses OSHA compliant techniques in sterilization and operatory preparation
Assists with discharging patients at the end of the visit
Establish favorable working relationships with all staff members associated with clinic operations including front office personnel, dental hygienists, dentists, and related staff
Ensures appropriate scheduling of patients and follow up
Completes additional projects as delegated by providers
Takes ownership and represents Brevard Health Alliance’s mission and organizational goals established by the executive committee. These include, but are not limited to: Productivity, Quality, Patient Satisfaction, and Employee Retention. It is the duty of each BHA employee to incorporate these goals into all daily work routines and strive to achieve and surpass all goals by working as a team. The mission and goals of BHA will be incorporated into each associate’s Key Performance Indicators and will be evaluated on a monthly and quarterly basis.