We are a first-class, leading Periodontal Surgery office looking to add an outgoing individual who is passionate about providing exceptional patient care. We are looking for a fun, hardworking, team player to enhance the growth of our practice while continuing to fulfill patients' periodontal needs in The Villages area. If you are passionate about patient care, treating and educating patients, we would love to hear from you! This is an hourly (non-production based) position that is full-time.
The primary role of the Dental assistant is to support the Periodontist by successfully providing exceptional patient care that results in optimal clinical outcomes and exceeds the expectations of our patients. Dental assistants at our practice focus on all aspects of patient care and are exposed to a wide range of dental assistant duties.
Role and Responsibilities
- Deliver compassionate care that exceeds patient expectations
- Review patient medical history, preoperative and postoperative instructions, procedure and treatment consent with patient
- Acquire dental imaging, including radiographs, CBCTs and 2D photographs
- Assemble materials and equipment in preparation for treatment and maintain adequate supplies
- Perform typical pre-operative and post-operative duties to facilitate patient care, including set-up and break-down of surgical suite in accordance with infection control protocols to maintain a clean and sterile work environment
- Perform typical operative duties to facilitate patient care, including maintaining an unobstructed operative field using surgical retractors, sponges, and suctioning and irrigating equipment
- Prepare, administer and record medications/anesthetic in accordance with all applicable regulations
- Monitor and maintains aseptic technique throughout procedures
- Operate sterilization equipment
- Maintain accurate patient records as required, maintaining confidentiality of all information in compliance with HIPAA
- Other duties as assigned.
Skills and Abilities
- Passionate about caring for people
- Superior active listening and communication aptitude
- Appreciates different perspectives and opinions
- Recognizes others' feelings and responds supportively
- Team-oriented and solution-driven mindset
- Solid organizational strategy that highlights strong attention to detail and critical thinking
Benefits
- Earned Paid Time Off – Eligible Day 1
- 6 Paid Holidays
- Annual Merit Reviews with Bonus Potential
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- 401k Plan with Company Match benefit
- Short Term Disability & Long Term Disability Plans
- Life Insurance
- FIGS Scrubs/Uniforms and all PPE provided
- CPR/BLS certification renewal provided
Qualifications
- Active Florida Dental Assistant License, required
- Active BLS Certification, preferred
- DAANCE certification is considered a bonus
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