Dental Assistant @ Towncare Dental of Altamonte Springs
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Dental Assistant @ Towncare Dental of Altamonte Springs

Dental Care Alliance

Location: Altamonte Springs,FL, USA

Date: 2024-12-22T20:49:54Z

Job Description:

Overview

Dental Assistant needed for our fast paced dental practice located in Altamonte Springs, FL. Ideal candidates should be a self-motivated, detail oriented & a team player. We are looking for candidates who have prior dental assisting experience (prefer min 3 years) We offer competitive compensation & benefits package. Pay is negotiable as we account for experience, certifications, and motivation. We are looking for our Dental Assistant to assist with: seating patients, record MH & BP, radiographs, record charting, cleaning/setting up rooms, schedule re-care, enter treatment plans etc. The hours are: Mon-Thurs 8:30-5:00 (Some Friday's)

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.

* Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Skills:

* Must have X-ray & EFDA license

* Experience working as a Dental Assistant

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