Dental Assistant

Community Health Centers; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Retirement plan

Tuition / training reimbursement

Job summary

Community Health Centers in Florida is seeking a Dental Assistant with EFDA eligibility to support patient care. The role includes screening and preparing patients, assisting dentists, educating patients, and radiograph processing per Florida statutes.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, a Dental Assistant certificate with radiology, and EFDA certification within 12 months of hire. Flexibility to work across sites is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Dental Assistant diploma or certificate including dental radiology.
• EFDA certification within 12 months from date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Screen and prepare patients for treatment.
• Assist dentist in procedures.
• Educate patients about procedures and aftercare.
• Process instruments and take radiographs as required by Florida statutes.

Skills

Positive attitude

Patient communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Dental Assistant diploma/certificate including radiology

EFDA certification within 12 months

Tools

EHR software

Job description

A career at Community Health Centers offers a unique opportunity to join a team that makes a real impact in our community every day, by improving individuals' health while enhancing their quality of life.

Top Reasons to Work at Community Health Centers:

• No weekends for the majority of our centers, 10 Paid Holidays and early Fridays.
• A great benefits package that includes healthcare coverage, paid time off, paid holidays, retirement plan, and more.
• Competitive compensation with advancement opportunities and tuition / training reimbursement.
• Awarded “Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in the Nation” for five consecutive years.
• Awarded “Top 100 Workplaces for Growing Families” by Orlando Sentinel.
• Modernized and attractive health centers, that patients love.

Job Summary:

Responsible for dental assisting duties listed in Florida Statutes 466 and Administrative Rules 64B-5, screening and preparing patients for treatment; assisting dentist in treating patients; educating patients; processing instruments; taking and developing radiographs.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Dental Assistant diploma or certificate of completion from an accredited school or training program including dental radiology required.
• Successful completion of Expanded Functions Dental Assistant Certificate (EFDA) within 12 months from date of hire.

Experience:

• 2 years’ experience in a dental setting preferred.
• Must have the ability to effectively use computer software and an electronic health record system.

Certification/Licensure:

• Current/valid Expanded Functions Dental Assistant Certificate (EFDA) within 12 months from date of hire required.
• Current/valid BLS certification within 30 days from date of hire.

Special skills:

• Ability to stay positive in stressful situations.
• Ability to deal professionally with unhappy, fearful patients.

Other requirements:

• Able to work flexible hours and sites as needed.
• Must have a valid Florida Driver’s license.