Dental Assistant - Beneva (Experience Required)

COAST DENTAL • Sarasota, FL

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About The Position

The Dental Assistant supports the dentist in providing dental treatment, care, and education to patients. The role requires strong knowledge of clinical needs and working knowledge of back-office dental procedures and dental administrative functions. The assistant must hold an Expanded Duties Certificate and/or Radiography Certification upon hire or within 90 days after hire. The position is located at Beneva in Sarasota, Florida, and is full-time.

Requirements

• Active Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) certification; alternatively, for assisting in Florida, a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) license or Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) certificate obtained before May 2009, subject to state guidelines and limitations.
• Radiography licensure.
• Expanded Duties Certificate and/or Radiography Certification upon hire or within 90 days after hire.
• Strong knowledge of clinical needs and working knowledge of back-office dental procedures and dental administrative functions.
• Excellent customer service and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a high-volume environment.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of one year of dental experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with clinical procedures and treatments while remaining aware of duties and functions legally delegable to a dental assistant.
• Learn and follow the company’s administrative procedures, OSHA laws, and safety guidelines.
• Maintain Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
• Follow state and federal dental-office infection-control standards, including use of protective barriers, instrument and treatment-area disinfection and sterilization, and proper disposal of contaminated or biohazardous materials.
• Ensure patient documentation is reviewed and completed, including current medical history, medical alerts, and signed consent forms.
• Document and chart dental procedures performed at each patient visit according to the dentist’s instructions and legal requirements.
• Welcome and escort patients between reception and treatment areas.
• Schedule appointments and assist with appointment confirmation calls.
• Provide dental health education and information to support patient awareness and continuing treatment.
• Present treatment plans and proposed continuing treatment professionally and confidentially.
• Explain insurance benefits and financial options to patients in nonclinical terms.
• Keep operatories equipped and stocked, and reorder inventory when needed.
• Follow equipment protocols, including cleaning evacuation systems, lubricating and maintaining hand pieces, cleaning and maintaining radiograph processors, monitoring and cleaning equipment, and cleaning dental lab plaster traps.
• Maintain a clean office environment and notify the Office Manager of equipment failures or general safety concerns.
• Assist with laboratory duties as needed.
• Recognize signs of dental emergencies and ensure an appropriate, timely response and notification to the patient, staff, and emergency medical personnel when necessary.
• Meet production standards and maintain a system for patient follow-up and re-care.
• Maintain a professional working environment with the office team; attend morning huddles and regular office meetings.
• Follow company uniform and personal hygiene standards.
• Attend continuing education and training seminars as scheduled.
• Follow HIPAA regulations and maintain confidentiality.
• Retain applicable credentials and demonstrate proficiency in expanded dental assistant functions within state guidelines and limitations.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed