Part Time Dental Assistant @ Advanced Dental Care of Ocala

Dental Care Alliance • Ocala, FL

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About The Position

The part-time Dental Assistant at Advanced Dental Care of Ocala will support dental procedures and patient care in a busy dental practice. This role requires hands-on experience in dental assisting, with responsibilities including preparing treatment rooms, assisting the dentist during procedures, and maintaining a clean and organized environment. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail and the ability to follow office protocols while providing excellent patient care.

Requirements

• X-ray & EFDA License
• Experience working as a Dental Assistant
• Minimum 1 year of hands-on dental assisting experience

Responsibilities

• Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
• Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient.
• Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests.
• Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist's access; suctioning; passing instruments.
• Provides materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient's mouth.
• Provides diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies, pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts.
• Maintains patient appearance and ability to masticate by fabricating temporary restorations; cleaning and polishing removable appliances.
• Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory.
• Educates patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
• Documents dental care services by charting in patient records.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed