Location: Ocala,FL, USA
We are looking for a full-time Expanded Functions Dental Assistant who is a robust team player. We hire to retire. Join our awesome team of medical and dental professionals today!
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PERKS:
* health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
* FREE medical co-pays
* paid time off
* eight paid holidays
* company paid life insurance and short term disability
Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:
* Assist the dentist during examination and treatment of patients.
* Provide diagnostic aid, including exposing and developing radiographs, taking and recording medical and dental histories, recording vital signs and taking preliminary impressions for study casts as needed.
* Perform prophylaxis and fluoride treatments on children, and give oral hygiene instructions.
* Prepare operatory, instruments, and patient for dental treatment.
* Coordinate arrival and departure of patient with receptionist.
* Properly clean and sterilize instruments, operatory, and laboratory as patient flow or procedures dictate.
* Give post-operative instructions to the patient as prescribed by the dentist.
* Possess a working knowledge of medical emergencies and assist in the management of them.
* Assist dentist in screening and education programs, including off-site.
* Assist the front desk staff when necessary. Should know how to schedule patients, answer phones, & use the computer.
* Restock operatories as needed. Order supplies and maintain inventory control as assigned by the Dental Director.
* Responsible for maintenance of autoclave, x-ray developer, and water system at specified intervals when sterilization technician not available.
* Require to float.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required
* Expanded functions certificate Required
* Xray certification
* CPR Certification Required
Preferred but not required
* Nitrous oxide certification
* Bilingual
To apply please email your resume to the reply link or fax to 855-###-####, attention Human Resources. We are an equal opportunity employer and drug -free workplace.