Dental Assistant

Family Health Centers of Southwest Florida Inc • Fort Myers, FL

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About The Position

The Dental Assistant works under the direct supervision of a dentist, with no independent judgment, and receives instruction and training. The employee is expected to be willing to progress to Dental Assistant II through on-the-job training and formalized dental education. The role also requires adherence to the Corporate Compliance program, including reporting improper or unethical conduct and violations of applicable laws, regulations, or program requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent training and experience.
• Graduation from a Dental Assisting Program.
• Willingness to progress to Dental Assistant II through formal education.
• Good manual and finger dexterity.
• Satisfy chairside and office competencies within six months in the position.
• Working knowledge of dental records and an electronic oral health record system.
• Good customer relations and professional appearance.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks.

Nice To Haves

• One year of four-handed chairside dental assisting skills.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills.
• CPR certification.
• Some knowledge of dental terminology.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists with clinical and clerical procedures, including chairside assistance and front desk duties.
• Take and record patients’ blood pressure, pulse, respiration, case history, and oral temperature.
• Follow OSHA requirements for infection control procedures.
• Answer telephone calls and schedule appointments.
• Study for a radiology certification course.
• Prepare patients for dental examinations, including taking dental and medical histories and charting.
• Take, develop, mount, and file dental radiographs and other forms under supervision.
• Prepare instrument trays and operatories.
• Retrieve records from the medical records department and complete encounter dailies.
• Perform monthly autoclave monitoring and maintain accurate logs, including logs of MSDS sheets.
• Complete the Dental Assistant skills checklist annually.
• Use the electronic oral health record system to enter, retrieve, and document patient information accurately and efficiently.
• Report improper or unethical conduct and violations of applicable laws, regulations, or program requirements.
• Progress toward Dental Assistant II through on-the-job training and formalized dental education.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off.
• Nine paid holidays.
• Excellent health benefits.
• Company-paid pension.
• Multiple bonuses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED