Dental Assistant (Part Time)

CAN Community Health • Miami Gardens, FL

1d • $21 - $24

About The Position

CAN Community Health is now hiring a Dental Assistant (Part Time) Schedule: Full-Time | Day Shift | Monday-Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Salary: $21-$24 per hour based on experience Are you passionate about patient care and ready to make a difference every day? We are looking for someone who is passionate about serving the needs of individuals impacted by HIV, Hepatitis C, STI's, and other infectious diseases. You will become part of our professional team that drives home our Company's Mission and Values. We have received recognition for more than six (6) years NPT's Best Non-Profit to Work for Award. Why You’ll Love It Here Competitive pay Generous paid PTO and Sick time 11 Paid Company Holidays Paid training and certification support Health, dental, vision, with generous company contribution, paid life and disability plans & retirement plan with generous match of up to 8% of your contribution additional match of 1%. Tuition Reimbursement Plan Other voluntary plans are available to support you and your family Career growth opportunities in a supportive environment What You’ll Do Under general supervision, provides a range of clinical, administrative, and staff support to a dental service operation. Assists in the performance of dental and radiography procedures; prepares, cleans, sterilizes, and maintains dental equipment and supplies in accordance with established protocol, procedures, and policies aligning with CDC, ADA, and OSHA standards. Assists in the coordination of day-to-day patient administration, records management, and office support activities. Display professionalism, patient centered and team approach attitudes and behaviors. Promotes and practices CAN Community Health, Inc.’s mission and values and follows its policies and procedures. Comply with HIPAA Privacy, Security and Breach Notification Rules. Report as needed to the Director of Dental Operations and Practice Administrator any pertinent information or situations that impact on patient care dental or clinical operations or CAN’s liability Inspects, reports and processes maintenance records of all dental equipment. Communicates with Director of Dental Operations any need for scheduled maintenance or repairs. Responsible for monitoring, maintenance and recordkeeping of radiation safety procedures and protocols. Responsible for wearing a radiation dosimeter, and processing the dosimeter for reporting, which should be filed in the radiation binder. Inspects, reports and processes maintenance records of dental radiographic equipment. Communicates with Director of Dental Operations any need for scheduled maintenance or repairs Maintain inventory to ensure adequate supplies in the dental department, submitting orders to distributor for approval by Dental Director or designee. Assist with referrals and predeterminations with appropriate insurance plan. Communicates insurance benefits and patient financial responsibility to patients Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Registered Dental Assistant Program or Certified Dental Assistant Program.
• Expanded function dental assistant EFDA.
• High School Degree or equivalent.
• Dental Radiographer Certificate.
• Current valid BLS Certification.
• Three-years of direct clinical practice.
• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and have valid insurance and driver’s license.
• Must be able to pass a Level I and Level II Background check as required (https://info.flclearinghouse.com)

Nice To Haves

• Surgical and four-handed experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides a range of clinical, administrative, and staff support to a dental service operation.
• Assists in the performance of dental and radiography procedures
• Prepares, cleans, sterilizes, and maintains dental equipment and supplies in accordance with established protocol, procedures, and policies aligning with CDC, ADA, and OSHA standards.
• Assists in the coordination of day-to-day patient administration, records management, and office support activities.
• Display professionalism, patient centered and team approach attitudes and behaviors.
• Promotes and practices CAN Community Health, Inc.’s mission and values and follows its policies and procedures.
• Comply with HIPAA Privacy, Security and Breach Notification Rules.
• Report as needed to the Director of Dental Operations and Practice Administrator any pertinent information or situations that impact on patient care dental or clinical operations or CAN’s liability
• Inspects, reports and processes maintenance records of all dental equipment.
• Communicates with Director of Dental Operations any need for scheduled maintenance or repairs.
• Responsible for monitoring, maintenance and recordkeeping of radiation safety procedures and protocols.
• Responsible for wearing a radiation dosimeter, and processing the dosimeter for reporting, which should be filed in the radiation binder.
• Inspects, reports and processes maintenance records of dental radiographic equipment.
• Communicates with Director of Dental Operations any need for scheduled maintenance or repairs
• Maintain inventory to ensure adequate supplies in the dental department, submitting orders to distributor for approval by Dental Director or designee.
• Assist with referrals and predeterminations with appropriate insurance plan.
• Communicates insurance benefits and patient financial responsibility to patients

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Generous paid PTO and Sick time
• 11 Paid Company Holidays
• Paid training and certification support
• Health, dental, vision, with generous company contribution, paid life and disability plans & retirement plan with generous match of up to 8% of your contribution additional match of 1%.
• Tuition Reimbursement Plan
• Other voluntary plans are available to support you and your family
• Career growth opportunities in a supportive environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED