DENTAL ASSISTANT - 64006087

State of Florida • Starke, FL

2d • $34,760 • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing dental assisting and clerical duties for the dental programs at the Bradford & Union County Health Departments under the supervision of the Public Health Services Manager and under the professional supervision of the dentist assigned to the Dental Program. Responsibilities include maintaining information in accordance with the state and federal statutes, rules, regulations and DOH policies, protocols, and procedures.

Requirements

• Knowledge of standard dental terminology, procedures, techniques, and materials.
• Basic Computer Skills
• Strong Time Management skills
• Knowledge of sterilization equipment, OSHA standards, and x-ray equipment
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with patients, parents/guardians, healthcare providers, the public and staff
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to de-escalate situations and a strong focus on patient satisfaction
• Ability to work accurately and efficiently with attention to detail
• Florida Dental Radiology Certificate
• Florida Dental Expanded Duty Certificate
• Valid Driver’s License
• CPR certification
• Ability to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with Microsoft Office (ex: Word, Excel, etc.)
• Experience working with Eaglesoft

Responsibilities

• Performs moderately complex clerical duties such as data entry, billing services, comprehensive customer service duties, scheduling and confirming appointments, providing school/work excuses, answering multi-line phone system, scanning, and filing.
• Responsible for completing daily encounters, entering services, and billing into HMS for all services rendered.
• Responsible for making sure that all data entered in HMS and dental software matches.
• Responsible for verifying insurance for eligibility.
• Assists supervisor in communicating with the school staff regarding visits from the dental programs to their schools.
• Making copies of paperwork.
• Delivers consent forms to schools and/or utilizes the school system’s inner-office mail system to deliver and collect consents.
• Assists dental programs by traveling to the schools with dental staff; getting patients to and from their classrooms, making goody bags to go home with patients, and completing paperwork that goes home with the students.
• Participates in local outreaches to promote the dental programs and to educate the public on oral health.
• Promotes dental education by preparing and/or delivering dental presentations to classrooms or events.
• Attend staff meetings, in-services and trainings as required.
• Codes and records (EARS). Maintains complete and accurate personnel forms including timesheets and travel vouchers.
• Responsible for securing the designated information sets for the purpose of protecting confidentiality, data integrity, and appropriate access, for all information, both confidential and public record, which is stored in hard copy or electronic formats.
• Assists the attending dentist in all expanded functions as permitted by the Florida Board of Dentistry.
• Takes radiographs/photos for the diagnosis of dental infection or related diseases upon approval of appropriateness of said x-rays/photos by Dentist.
• Responsible for breakdown, cleaning/disinfecting and setup of dental chair for the next patient in school-based setting.
• Responsible for breakdown, cleaning/disinfecting and setup of dental operatory for the next patient in clinic setting.
• Responsible for preparing dental instruments for sterilization and storage after sterilization.
• Upholds quality infection control standards through the sterilization or disinfecting of all operatory and laboratory equipment, instruments and supplies.
• Responsible for ensuring that all the patient care is provided in an aseptic environment. Handles all biohazardous waste and sharp objects according to Federal and state OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) guidelines.
• Assists in updating the dental Program Procedure manual, the Dental Material Safety Sheet log, the Dental Hazardous materials Procedure Handbook and Dental Program Equipment Manuals as required by Federal, State, and FDOH Bradford/Union regulations.
• Maintains and updates all the Dental Department equipment and supply inventory control systems. Restocks operatories, business offices, and supply cabinets as needed daily. Performs a physical Inventory of dental office and generates purchase requisitions for needed supplies and equipment.
• Communicates with parents/guardians regarding care that is planned, provides oral health education to the patient and parent/guardian, provides pre-op and post-op instructions to the parent/guardian, and assists with scheduling appointments for further dental needs.
• Assists in the maintenance and emergency repair of dental equipment , Responsible for knowledge of policies and procedures of the dental program.
• Responsible for assisting in completing daily, weekly, and monthly preventive maintenance on dental equipment including dental units and autoclaves.
• 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