Dental Assistant

Bond Community Health Center•Tallahassee, FL

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Dental Assistant at Bond plays a vital role in supporting the delivery of high-quality dental care by assisting dentists during clinical procedures and ensuring a safe, efficient and patient-centered environment. This position is responsible for preparing treatment rooms, sterilizing instruments, maintaining accurate patient records, and providing direct chairside assistance across a range of dental services. The Dental Assistant also supports patient education by explaining procedures, post-treatment care and oral hygiene practices. With a strong attention to detail this role reports directly to the Director of Dental Operations.

Requirements

Comprehensive knowledge of primary dental care in outpatient settings.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to perform administrative duties.
Ability to work independently and manage multi-functions.
Ability to work harmoniously with other personnel.
Ability to give clear verbal and written instructions.
Knowledgeable in the use of computers and Dental Software System I Dentrix.
Graduation from an accredited Certified Dental Assistant program.
Florida license to practice Dental Assisting.
Current CPR (BLS) certifications.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of three years clinical experience.
Ability to be clinically fluent in Spanish.
Knowledge of public health principles and practices.
ACLS certification.

Responsibilities

Work chair side alongside the dentist as s/he examines and treat patients; handing instruments and materials to the dentist, and keep patients' mouths dry and clear by using suction or other devices.
Sterilize instruments and equipment, prepare tray setups for dental procedures, and instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care.
Work directly with the patients, making them as comfortable as possible in the dental chair and preparing them for treatment.
Under the direct supervision of the treating dentist, enter clinical notes and charting.
Assist with periodontal charting as dictated by the dental hygienist.
Schedule and confirm appointments, receive patients, keep treatment records, send bills, receive payments, obtain dental records, and order dental supplies and materials.
Assist patients to complete all necessary forms and documentation.
Prepare trays and materials for the dental procedure.
Handle all work of this position in a highly confidential manner, as it is exposed to confidential records and allows knowledge of personal personnel information, administrative information.
Expose digital radiographs.
Removal of sutures, apply topical anesthetics, remove excess filling cement, and place dental dams on teeth to isolate them for treatment.
Greet patients as they arrive to the office.
Schedule, confirm appointments and register new patients using Dentrix.
Verify insurances and determine patient eligibility for those patients without insurance.
Answer incoming phone calls, retrieve and return phone messages.
Maintain patient treatment records in Dentrix.
Collect payment from patients at time of treatment.