OPS DENTAL ASSISTANT - 64906100

State of Florida • Fort Lauderdale, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Dental Assistant provides direct and indirect assistance to the clinical dentist in chairside patient care and performs expanded-duty dental assisting functions as permitted by the Florida Dental Practice Act. The position reports directly to the Lead Dentist in charge of the clinic and indirectly to the Dental Director and administrative staff. It is a floater role requiring work at various sites throughout Broward County and is performed in office. The employee may also perform clerical duties associated with the front desk.

The position provides patient instruction on oral hygiene, diet, nutrition and dental caries, distributes and explains patient education materials, and provides guidance to expectant mothers. It also involves entering patient treatment data into the Health Department patient service HMS system and Eaglesoft, participating in committees and required meetings, supporting a positive teamwork environment, completing daily Employee Activity Reports for weekly submission, and checking and responding to email daily. Other duties may be assigned.

This is an OPS (Other Personal Services) position. No paid time off is offered. Health benefits are offered for full-time employment, and OPS employees may participate in a deferred compensation plan. Emergency duty may be required before, during, or beyond normal work hours or days.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license free of major infractions.
• Access to an automobile for work purposes and willingness to drive to multiple sites as program needs require.
• Expanded duty certificate.
• Radiology certificate.
• Knowledge or certification as a Dental Assistant.
• Experience working as a chairside expanded-duty dental assistant in a family or pediatric dental practice.
• Knowledge or certification as an expanded-duty dental assistant.
• Skills performing basic prophylactic procedures and sealant placement on children.
• Certification to expose dental x-rays.
• Knowledge of film placing instruments and understanding of processing techniques.
• Knowledge of CDC and OSHA guidelines regarding infection control and bloodborne pathogens.
• Skills in preventative maintenance of dental equipment and maintaining equipment in appropriately sterile conditions.
• Ability to work quickly, efficiently, and effectively; provide a superior patient experience; relate to diverse clients; work with a multidisciplinary team; and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience in a dental practice.
• Fluency in English and Spanish or English and Creole.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect chairside assistance to the clinical dentist in patient care.
• Perform expanded-duty dental assisting functions as permitted by the Florida Dental Practice Act.
• Provide instruction in proper oral hygiene, including toothbrushing and flossing, and explain proper diet and the relationship between nutrition and dental caries.
• Distribute and explain patient education materials and provide guidance to expectant mothers.
• Enter patient treatment data into the Health Department patient service HMS computer system and Eaglesoft.
• Perform clerical duties associated with the front desk when needed.
• Float between dental practices at various sites throughout Broward County.
• Participate in internal committees and attend required CHD meetings.
• Contribute to a positive teamwork environment, prioritizing patient care.
• Complete Employee Activity Reports daily for weekly submission.
• Check and respond to emails at least daily.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• No paid time off is offered for this OPS position.
• Health benefits are offered for full-time employment, subject to eligibility requirements.
• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory).
• Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed).
• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed).
• Deferred compensation (voluntary).
• Employee Assistance Program (voluntary).

What This Job Offers

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