TEMPORARY Dental Assistant- Clearwater

NSU•Fort Lauderdale, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Nova Southeastern University (NSU) is seeking a temporary Dental Assistant to perform chairside dental assistance for students, residents, and faculty in assigned work groups. NSU, founded in 1964, is a not-for-profit university known for academic excellence and innovation. We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including tuition waiver, retirement plan, and excellent medical and dental plans. NSU is a tobacco-free university committed to the health and welfare of its community.

Requirements

Knowledge of four-handed dentistry.
Knowledge of x-ray techniques.
Knowledge of infection control and OSHA protocols.
Excellent organization and interpersonal skills.
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to maintain confidential information.
Ability and willingness to provide coverage in other areas/facilities.
Proactive, punctual, and reliable.
Ability to communicate effectively with others.
Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and supervisory staff at all levels.
May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties.
Exposed to dental materials or chemicals used in dental operatories or laboratories including, but not limited to latex, acrylic, glutaraldehyde, etc.
May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of dental equipment/supplies to include but not limited to sharp instruments, syringes, pens, pencils and computer keyboards.
Expanded Duties Certificate.
High School Diploma or Equivalent.
Minimum one (1) year experience as a Dental Assistant in a dental office, or have graduated from an approved Dental Assisting Educational Program OR Foreign trained dentist with Expanded Duties Certificate.
Radiology certificate or obtain within 90 days from hire.

Nice To Haves

Experience using with dental software.

Responsibilities

Provides chairside assistance to students, residents, and faculty in designated sections to ensure excellent customer service.
Takes digital x-rays to ensure correct diagnosis.
Maintains equipment and inventory of dental supplies to ensure availability of instruments for students, residents, and faculty to ensure effective operation.
Monitors oral sedation or general anesthesia procedures to ensure patient comfort.
Plans the set-up of the operatories and instruments according to the scheduled procedures to maximize operations.
Maintains operatories according to proper infection control protocols to ensure adherence to OSHA and infection control regulations.
Assists with sterilization and dispensing to ensure efficient operations.
Performs other duties as assigned.