OPS DENTAL ASSISTANT - 64942287

State of Florida • Ocala, FL

37d • 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 $18.00 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
• Polish clinical crowns of teeth
• Apply topical fluoride gels and varnish
• Place temporary restorations
• Place sealants
• Remove sutures
• Fabricate temporary crowns, pack cord and cement temporary crowns
• Review medical history with the patient/guardian and take blood pressure as indicated by clinic policy
• Complete the signs and symptoms (S) and objective data (O) of the SOAP notes and write up in computer notes
• Utilize proper barrier techniques as per OSHA guidelines, including chin length face shield
• Pass instruments while correctly retracting tongue and/or cheek; and while suctioning
• Coordinate assisting methods, activities and actions with actions of the dentist
• Adjust equipment and light source as needed by the dentist
• Mix restorative materials and cements
• Perform other duties as required by the dentist or clinic supervisor
• Be prepared for a medical emergency in the dental clinic, alert the dentist, call 911, alert the dental clinic supervisor and complete necessary paperwork
• 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
• Ensure instruments and equipment are out and in place ready before the patient arrives
• Maintain adequate inventory of supplies and equipment
• Generate supplies and equipment requests as needed
• Maintain Radiographic Certification as licensed by the Board of Professional Regulations
• Properly utilize ScanX phosphoretic plates and the Eaglesoft software
• Understand and follow CDC protocol contained in the Infection Control Manual
• Properly clean and sterilize instruments following dental clinic procedures
• Utilize proper barrier techniques during cleaning and sterilizing
• Clean and disinfect counters and environmental surfaces following dental clinic procedures
• Test autoclave with biological indicators and keep a log of results
• Clean autoclave as assigned
• Remove trash and replace liners in cans as necessary
• Clean chair suction traps and suction tubing, and central trap as directed
• Dispose of biomedical waste in red bags and sharps as per FL DOH and CDC guidelines
• Understand materials and use dental materials per FL DOH and manufacturer guidelines
• Maintain an organized well-maintained storage area both for bulk storage and in the individual carts/rooms, with the lot number
• 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
• Properly handle and dispose of all dental materials including sharps
• Check the eye wash stations once per month and maintain a log with results
• Properly maintain emergency kit/equipment and keep a log with results
• Keep lab area clean and organized
• Pour models, polish acrylic lab work under the direct supervision of the dentist
• Observe proper infection control procedures in the lab and sterilization areas
• 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
• 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