Dental Assistant

Nitelines Usa•Miami, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Established in 1994, NiteLines USA has successfully delivered contract support services to more than 144 government institutions and medical treatment facilities across the country. We’re a dynamic and growing organization, offering a wide range of employment opportunities. We are seeking professionals and dedicated individuals to be part of our team, where integrity, respect, accountability, and collaboration are among our core principles. Work with a dedicated and caring organization and start doing your life's best work. Dental Assisting services will be performed on-site in the Health Services Department at the Federal Detention Center in Miami, FL.

Requirements

Must have one year of relevant clinical experience.
Must have current BLS.
Must have Dental Assistant certification.

Responsibilities

Assist Dental Officer in dental specialty sections: restorative, oral surgery, periodontics, prosthetics, and examinations.
Retrieve patient's records and escorts patients to proper dental specialty section; seats and prepare patients for attending Dental Officer.
Assists Dental Officer by preparing dental instruments, essential materials, drugs, and medications.
Pass instruments, retract tissues, irrigate oral cavities, and operate aspirator.
Observe patient's responses and assist patient for dismissal from the Dental Clinic.
Give instructions for subsequent dental appointments.
Makes necessary entries on dental treatment records (both electronic and paper records).
Prepares dental treatment room for the next patient.
Assist in the treatment of emergency cases.
Provide dental health education.
Dental prophylaxis.
Dental screening examination.
Preparation of patients for periodontal surgery.
Dental and periodontal charting.
Prepare places and removes packs.
Place temporary fillings.
Place and remove rubber dams.
Maintain dental equipment.
Clean, sharpen, and sterilize instruments.