OPS DENTAL ASSISTANT - 64918026
About The Position
This position is assigned to the Operations and Management Consultant II 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). Degree/License/Certification: Must have a High School Diploma or its equivalent. Expanded Functions Dental Assistant, Radiology Certificate, Certification in Basic Life Support.
Requirements
- Must be willing to accept this salary if offered the position
- Must have Expanded Functions Dental Assistant Certificate
- Must have a Florida Dental Radiography Certificate
- Must have a certification in Basic Life Support
- Must have a High School Diploma or its equivalent
- Skilled in placing dental sealants, assisting dentist and skilled in working independently
Nice To Haves
- Graduate from a formal accredited dental assisting school.
- Six months dental assisting experience
- Requires an understanding of the dental operations, undstand compliance and quality requrements related to the provision of dental care services and demonstrates success working with the dentist.
- Experience with pediatric patients, sterlizing instruments, assits dentist with dental procedures, exposes dental x-rays, instructing patients in oral hygiene instruction.
Responsibilities
- perform chair-side assistance to the dentist
- close interaction between patients, the dentist, and other dental staff
- assisting with preventive, therapeutic and surgical clinical procedures (i.e. dental prophylaxis, dental sealants, dental restorations, and dental extractions)
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)
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
