Dental Assistant - Plant City

Coast Dental • Plant City, FL

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About The Position

Assist 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 possess an Expanded Duties Certificate and/or Radiography Certification upon hire or within 90 days after hire. The position also involves clinical assistance, patient education and communication, scheduling, documentation, infection control, equipment and inventory upkeep, and coordination with the office team.

Requirements

• Active Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) certification.
• For assisting in Florida: a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) license or a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) certificate obtained before May 2009, according to state guidelines and limitations.
• Radiography licensure.
• Retain a Registered, CDA, or EFDA credential and demonstrate proficiency in expanded dental-assistant functions within state guidelines and limitations.
• Excellent customer-service and verbal-communication skills.
• Ability to work in a high-volume environment.
• Expanded Duties Certificate and/or Radiography Certification upon hire or within 90 days after hire.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of one year of dental experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Understand which duties and functions may be delegated to a dental assistant.
• Assist with clinical procedures and treatments.
• Learn and comply with Coast’s administrative procedures, OSHA laws, and safety guidelines.
• Maintain Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
• Comply with state and federal infection-control standards, including use of protective barriers, instrument and treatment-area disinfection and sterilization, and proper disposal of contaminated or biohazardous materials.
• Review and complete patient documentation, including current medical histories, medical alerts, and signed consent forms.
• Document and chart dental procedures performed during 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 confirmation calls.
• Provide dental education and information to support patient awareness of dental health 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 necessary.
• Maintain equipment protocols, including cleaning evacuation systems, lubricating and maintaining handpieces, cleaning and maintaining radiograph processors and other equipment, and cleaning dental lab plaster traps.
• Notify the Office Manager of equipment failures or general safety concerns.
• Assist with laboratory duties as needed.
• Recognize signs of dental emergencies and ensure timely response and notification to patients, staff, and emergency medical personnel when necessary.
• Understand and meet production standards.
• Use and maintain a system for patient follow-up and re-care.
• Maintain a professional working environment within the office team.
• Attend and participate in morning huddles and regular office meetings.
• Follow company uniform and personal-hygiene standards.
• Attend continuing-education and training seminars as scheduled.
• Comply with HIPAA regulations and maintain confidentiality.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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