OPS DENTAL ASSISTANT - 64964492
About The Position
The Dental Assistant is assigned to the Public Health Services Manager B- SES and provides chair-side assistance to the dentist. The role involves close interaction with patients, the dentist, and other dental staff, and requires effective communication, professionalism, and confidentiality. The assistant must be competent in assisting with preventive, therapeutic, and surgical clinical procedures, including dental prophylaxis, dental sealants, dental restorations, and dental extractions. Travel between the Orange City and Daytona Beach dental offices may be required. The position is based at 775 Harley Strickland Blvd, Suite 110, Orange City, Florida. The employee must work in the office and may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, or beyond normal work hours or days. OPS employee benefits described in the posting include the State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan, potential participation in state group insurance subject to eligibility, workers’ compensation and reemployment assistance when applicable, voluntary deferred compensation, and a voluntary Employee Assistance Program.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Current Florida Expanded Functions Dental Assistant Certificate or Certified Dental Assistant Certificate.
- Florida Dental Radiography Certificate.
- Basic Life Support certification.
- Ability to assist in patient care and maintain patient safety.
- Ability to prepare, sterilize, and maintain dental instruments and equipment.
- Skill in placing dental sealants and assisting the dentist.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to work in the office to perform the position’s duties and responsibilities.
- Current authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
- Ability to learn and communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
- Understanding of dental operations and compliance and quality requirements related to dental care services.
- Demonstrated success working with a dentist.
Responsibilities
- Provide chair-side assistance to the dentist.
- Interact closely and professionally with patients, the dentist, and other dental staff while maintaining confidentiality.
- Assist with preventive, therapeutic, and surgical clinical procedures, including dental prophylaxis, dental sealants, dental restorations, and dental extractions.
- Assist in patient care and maintain patient safety.
- Prepare, sterilize, and maintain dental instruments and equipment.
- Place dental sealants.
- Travel between dental offices in Orange City and Daytona Beach if required.
- Perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days if required.
Benefits
- State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory).
- Participation in state group insurance, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Workers’ Compensation, if needed.
- Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation), if needed.
- Deferred Compensation (voluntary).
- Employee Assistance Program (voluntary).
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Education Level
High school or GED
