Dental Assistant

Spectrum Healthcare Resources; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Job summary

Spectrum Healthcare Resources in Orlando, FL, invites a qualified Dental Assistant to join our team at the VAMC Lake Nona Medical Center. This full-time role offers 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, with a stable income and full benefits.

Requirements include CODA-accredited one-year program, at least one year of dental assisting experience, four-handed dentistry proficiency, a Dental Radiological Certificate, and current BLS/CPR.

Qualifications

• One (1) year dental assistant program accredited by CODA.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a dental assistant.
• Dental Radiological Certificate and BLS/CPR card are required.

Responsibilities

• Perform chairside duties in all phases of dentistry including prosthodontics, periodontics, oral and maxillofacial surgery and endodontics.
• Record patient care information and provide post-op instructions.
• Instruct and assist dental trainees in the Dental Clinic.

Skills

Four-handed dentistry

Oral surgery assistance

Periodontal therapy assistance

Endodontics assistance

Prosthodontics assistance

Education

CODA-accredited dental assistant program

Dental Radiological Certificate

BLS/CPR card

Job description

Spectrum Healthcare Resources has a potential opportunity for a Dental Assistant to join our dynamic team to provide services at the VAMC Lake Nona Medical Center, in Orlando Florida.

• Full-time opportunity, 40 hours per week
• Monday through Friday, 8am - 4:30pm
• Consistent and predictable income
• Paid vacation and paid sick leave
• Full complement of benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, 401k and more.

Requirements

• Dental Assistants shall have successfully completed a one (1) year dental assistant program accredited by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).
• Dental Assistants must possess a minimum of one (1) year of experience as a dental assistant.
• Dental Assistants shall be competent in using four-handed dentistry, assisting with specialty procedures such as oral surgery, periodontal therapy, endodontics, prosthodontics and implant placement and restorations
• A Dental Radiological Certificate
• A current BLS and or/CPR card

Responsibilities

• The Dental Assistant shall perform chairside assistant duties in all phases of dentistry including but not limited to, prosthodontics, periodontics, oral and maxillofacial surgery and endodontics.
• The Dental Assistant shall be responsible for receiving routing patients, recording information related to patient care, utilization of all dental programs, and providing patient with education material related to their care. Following surgical procedures, the dental assistant shall provide proper verbal and written post-op instructions.
• The Dental Assistant shall instruct, assist, and answer questions for a variety of dental trainees in the Dental Clinic.

Company Overview

At Spectrum, we utilize over thirty-five years of experience providing optimal solutions for federal agencies that are both innovative and cost-effective. We hold ourselves to the highest standard to ensure successful outcomes for the facilities and healthcare professionals we serve. As a Joint Commission Certified Healthcare Resource, dependability and service are the driving forces of our mission.

EOE/Disabled/Veterans

Location: US-FL-Orlando