Dental Assistant
Job Locations US-FL-Tampa
Job ID 2021-11925 # of Openings 1 Type Full-Time Category Dental Assistant
Overview
We are hiring a Dental Assistant for our affiliate practice, Dental Associates of Florida, located in Tampa, FL. The ideal candidate will have X-ray certification in the state of Florida. We are looking for a Dental Assistant with 1-2 years' experience working in a dental office. Must have excellent patient care customer service skills. We offer a competitive salary, plus benefits.
Responsibilities
Job Description:
Supports dental care delivery by preparing treatment room, patient, instruments, and materials; passing instruments and materials; performing procedures in compliance with the dental practice act.
Duties:
• 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.
Qualifications
Desired Skills:
• • X-ray license for the state in which you work is preferred
• EFDA license for the state in which you work is preferred
• Experience working as a Dental Assistant is required
Additional benefits for full-time employees:
• Medical
• Dental services
• Life insurance
• Vision
• Paid time off
• 6 paid holidays off
• 401k
Dental Care Alliance. Stronger Together.
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