DENTAL ASSISTANT - 64061033 1 1 1

State of Florida • Riviera Beach, FL

32d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Dental Assistant position based in the Northeast Health Center Dental facility, a multi-faceted dental care program. Work is performed under the supervision of the Dental Assistant Supervisor-SES. Responsible to assist the chairside dentist in the provision of patient care and assure high quality dental care. During the absence of, or as directed in support of the Dental Assistant Supervisor, this position is required to work in the front desk area, as well as chairside, as needed to maintain facility operations. This position requires independent judgment, initiative, applying general knowledge of business practices and skill in applying instructions to accomplish various job functions.

This position is designed as a sensitive position and is required to maintain confidential Information in accordance with the Palm Beach County Health Department Information Security Policy, Protocols and Procedures. Confidential Data Set(s): Administrative Data, and Clinical Information Data. Health Management System (HMS). This position may view, update and release information following all department information security policies and procedures.

Seats and drapes patients, exposes digital dental radiographs when State certified. Sets up dental instruments and ensures that all equipment is in proper working condition. Maintains infection control by cleaning and disinfecting operatory before each patient; sterilizes and disinfects all instruments between patients, or as appropriate. Assists dentist in the chairside care of dental patients including but not limited to:

Aspiration of oral cavity
Adjustment of equipment and light source
Spraying of air and water in the oral cavity
Mixing dental materials and cements
Handing and receiving dental instruments
Performs all expanded duties permitted by State Law
Provides post-operative and oral hygiene instructions
Other related chairside duties as directed

Maintains patient dental records according to department policy and by utilizing the Eaglesoft electronic oral health record for charting, x-ray exposure and data entry. Accurately completes all required patient charting. Implements and practices all infection control and OSHA standards according to established department policies and protocols.

Reviews patient medical information. Maintains current knowledge of techniques and procedures. Maintains appropriate supply inventory as directed by the Dental Assistant Supervisor. Maintains logs related to drug inventory and equipment testing or maintenance as directed by the Dental Assistant Supervisor. Assists and serves as the back–up for billing and data entry into HMS, scheduling and other front-line duties.

Conforms to the Professional Appearance and Demeanor Guidelines for the CHD clinical staff. including temporary assignments to other sites. Assist in the prevention program, utilizing skills in tooth polishing, topical fluoride application, and oral hygiene instructions in accordance with department policy and State Law as needed.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge of basic medical/dental terminology and calculations
• Knowledge of basic computer software and ability to learn new software programs
• Basic skill in using medical instruments or testing equipment
• Ability to follow instructions and maintain accurate records
• Ability to communicate effectively and maintain working relationships with others.
• Knowledge of dental procedures.
• Ability to prepare, sterilize, and maintain dental instruments and equipment.
• Ability to fabricate dental plaster models.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Dental Assisting Certificate per 466 F.S.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs shelters, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.

Responsibilities

• Assist the chairside dentist in the provision of patient care and assure high quality dental care.
• Work in the front desk area, as well as chairside, as needed to maintain facility operations.
• Maintain confidential Information in accordance with the Palm Beach County Health Department Information Security Policy, Protocols and Procedures.
• Seats and drapes patients, exposes digital dental radiographs when State certified.
• Sets up dental instruments and ensures that all equipment is in proper working condition.
• Maintains infection control by cleaning and disinfecting operatory before each patient; sterilizes and disinfects all instruments between patients, or as appropriate.
• Assists dentist in the chairside care of dental patients including but not limited to: Aspiration of oral cavity, Adjustment of equipment and light source, Spraying of air and water in the oral cavity, Mixing dental materials and cements, Handing and receiving dental instruments, Performs all expanded duties permitted by State Law, Provides post-operative and oral hygiene instructions, Other related chairside duties as directed
• Maintains patient dental records according to department policy and by utilizing the Eaglesoft electronic oral health record for charting, x-ray exposure and data entry.
• Accurately completes all required patient charting.
• Implements and practices all infection control and OSHA standards according to established department policies and protocols.
• Reviews patient medical information.
• Maintains current knowledge of techniques and procedures.
• Maintains appropriate supply inventory as directed by the Dental Assistant Supervisor.
• Maintains logs related to drug inventory and equipment testing or maintenance as directed by the Dental Assistant Supervisor.
• Assists and serves as the back–up for billing and data entry into HMS, scheduling and other front-line duties.
• Conforms to the Professional Appearance and Demeanor Guidelines for the CHD clinical staff. including temporary assignments to other sites.
• Assist in the prevention program, utilizing skills in tooth polishing, topical fluoride application, and oral hygiene instructions in accordance with department policy and State Law as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees