OPS DENTAL ASSISTANT - 64964492
About The Position
This position is assigned to the Public Health Services Manager B- SES to perform chair-side assistance to the dentist. This position requires close interaction between patients, the dentist, and other dental staff. The ability to communicate effectively and maintain professionalism and confidentiality are key components of this position. The assistant must be competent in assisting with preventive, therapeutic and surgical clinical procedures (i.e. dental prophylaxis, dental sealants, dental restorations, and dental extractions). The assistant may be required to travel between Dental offices (Orange City and Daytona Beach).
Requirements
- Must have a High School Diploma or its equivalent.
- Must have a Florida Expanded Functions Dental Assistant Certificate or Certified Dental Assistant Certificate.
- Must have a Florida Dental Radiography Certificate.
- Must have a certification in Basic Life Support.
- Must be willing to physically come in the office to perform the duties & responsibilities of the positions.
- Must have current authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
- Must be able to work as a team with others.
- Ability to assist in patient care and ensure/maintain patient safety at all times.
- Ability to prepare, sterilizes, and maintains dental instruments and equipment.
- Skilled in placing dental sealants, assisting dentist and skilled in working independently.
- Ability to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
- Understanding of the dental operations.
- Understanding of compliance and quality requirements related to the provision of dental care services.
- Demonstrated success working with the dentist.
Responsibilities
- Perform chair-side assistance to the dentist.
- Assist with preventive, therapeutic and surgical clinical procedures including dental prophylaxis, dental sealants, dental restorations, and dental extractions.
- Prepare, sterilize, and maintain dental instruments and equipment.
- Assist in patient care and ensure/maintain patient safety at all times.
- Place dental sealants.
- Travel between Dental offices (Orange City and Daytona Beach) may be required.
Benefits
- State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
- Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements)
- Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
- Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)
- Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
- Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
