Dental Assistant

Family Health Centers of Southwest Florida Inc • Charlotte Harbor, FL

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About The Position

The Dental Assistant performs under the direct supervision of a dentist, with emphasis on instruction and training and no independent judgment. The employee is expected to demonstrate willingness to progress to Dental Assistant II through on-the-job training and formalized dental education. The role includes clinical and clerical support for dentists, patient intake and preparation, chairside assistance, radiographs under supervision, appointment scheduling, records management, and use of an electronic oral health record system. The employee must also follow the Corporate Compliance program and report 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.
• Chairside and office competencies must be satisfied within six months in the position.
• Working knowledge of dental records and an electronic oral health record system.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks.
• Good customer relations and professional appearance.

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.
• Assist with front desk duties, answer telephone calls, and schedule appointments.
• Take and record patient blood pressure, pulse, respiration, case history, and oral temperature.
• Follow OSHA requirements for infection control procedures.
• 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 accurately and efficiently enter, retrieve, and document patient information.
• Study for a radiology certification course.
• Adhere to the Corporate Compliance program and report improper or unethical conduct or violations of applicable 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