OPS DENTAL ASSISTANT - 64942240

State of Florida • Ocala, FL

21d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for an OPS Dental Assistant within the Department of Health. The role involves a variety of dental treatment, four-handed dental techniques, operatory setup, radiography, sterilization, handling dental materials, assisting with dental assisting students and outreach, and clerical/patient contact duties. The position is temporary and pays $18 per hour.

Requirements

• A working knowledge of standard dental procedures, techniques and material used in the dental clinic.
• A working knowledge of OSHA standards, dental infection control and hazardous dental materials.
• A working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to prioritize and organize job duties.
• Ability to work independently and interdependently.
• Ability to work with, including teaching and demonstrating, students as directed by the dentist.
• Abilility to communicate effectively.
• Florida Dental Radiology Certificate
• Florida Dental Expanded Duty Certificate
• Valid Driver's License
• Must be able to lift at least 10 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a dental clinic
• CPR Certification

Responsibilities

• Time sheet and EAR entry within the required time frame
• Subject to emergency duty in the event of a natural disaster
• Completion of all mandatory or assigned trainings within the required time frame
• Expanded duties as licensed by the board of Professional Regulations for Certified Dental Assistant.
• Will polish clinical crowns of teeth.
• Will apply topical fluoride gels and varnish.
• Will place temporary restorations.
• Will place sealants.
• Will remove sutures.
• Will fabricate temporary crowns, pack cord and cement temporary crowns.
• Will review medical history with the patient/guardian and take blood pressure as indicated by clinic policy.
• Will complete the signs and symptoms (S) and objective data (O) of the SOAP notes and write up in computer notes
• Will utilize proper barrier techniques as per OSHA guidelines.
• Will utilize proper barrier techniques including chin length face shield.
• Will pass instruments while correctly retracting tongue and/or cheek; and while suctioning.
• Will coordinate assisting methods, activities and actions with actions of the dentist.
• Will adjust equipment and light source as needed by the dentist.
• Will mix restorative materials and cements.
• Will perform other duties as required by the dentist or clinic supervisor.
• Will be prepared for a medical emergency in the dental clinic, alert the dentist in the clinic, call 911, alert the dental clinic supervisor and complete necessary paperwork.
• Will obtain the necessary emergency equipment and supplies as directed by the dentist and provide the assistance necessary in an emergency and in the emergency drills. Perform CPR if necessary.
• Instruments and equipment out and in place ready before the patient arrives.
• Will maintain adequate inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Will generate supplies and equipment requests as needed
• Must be able to lift at least 10 pounds.
• Will maintain Radiographic Certification as licensed by the Board of Professional Regulations.
• Will properly utilize ScanX phosphoretic plates and the Eaglesoft software.
• Will understand and follow CDC protocol contained in the Infection Control Manual.
• Will properly clean and sterilize instruments following dental clinic procedures.
• Will utilize proper barrier techniques during cleaning and sterilizing.
• Will clean and disinfect counters and environmental surfaces following dental clinic procedures.
• Will test autoclave with biological indicators and keep a log of results.
• Will clean autoclave as assigned
• Will remove trash and replace liners in cans as necessary.
• Will clean chair suction traps and suction tubing, and central trap as directed.
• Will dispose of biomedical waste in red bags and sharps as per FL DOH and CDC guidelines.
• Will understand materials and use dental materials per FL DOH and manufacturer guidelines.
• Will maintain an organized well-maintained storage area both for bulk storage and in the individual carts/rooms, with the lot number.
• Will maintain an inventory so that the proper amount of supplies are ordered to maximize the effective date and ordered at the proper Threshold so that items do not run out.
• Will properly handle and dispose of all dental materials including sharps.
• Will check the eye wash stations once per month and maintain a log with results.
• Will properly maintain emergency kit/equipment and keep a log with results.
• Will keep lab area clean and organized.
• Will pour models, polish acrylic lab work under the direct supervision of the dentist.
• Will observe proper infection control procedures in the lab and sterilization areas.
• Will complete lab prescriptions and alert the front desk staff of a pending lab case.
• At the discretion of the dental supervisor and under their supervision, demonstrate the use of dental material and/or techniques to dental assisting students.
• May need to give health fairs or school presentations as directed.
• May need to perform expanded duty functions and assist with head start school-based program and assist with the school based program in local schools.
• Answer phone, route calls, gives information, make/change appointments
• Confirm appointments.
• Greet clients, determine eligibility, process needed papers and documents.
• Provide appointment reminders, school excuses/work excuses.
• Complete dental encounter forms and help with tallying them for processing end of day report and for fiscal.
• Will complete referrals and medical consults, and alert the front desk staff to finish the referral, add to the referral log and follow up on them as needed.
• Complete assigned computer tasks
• Complete training as directed
• Complete EARS Forms and time entries.
• Complete other duties as assigned by the dental clinic supervisor.

Benefits

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
• Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements. Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office)
• Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)
• Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
• Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed