Dental Assistant

Thomas E Langley Medical Ctr; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading medical center in Orlando is seeking a part-time Expanded Functions Dental Assistant. Join a dynamic team of professionals dedicated to providing quality dental care. Responsibilities include assisting the dentist, managing patient records, and ensuring a clean and safe environment. Ideal candidates will have the required certifications and a passion for patient care. Enjoy a supportive workplace with great perks including health insurance and paid time off.

Benefits

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)

FREE Medical Co-pays

Paid Time Off

Eight Paid Holidays

Company Paid Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Qualifications

• Assist dentist during examinations and treatments.
• Provide diagnostic aid and record vital signs.
• Perform prophylaxis and fluoride treatments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operatory and instruments for dental treatment.
• Coordinate patient arrival and departure.
• Clean and sterilize instruments as needed.

Skills

Team Player

Bilingual

Education

Expanded Functions Certificate

Xray Certification

CPR Certification

Job description

We are looking for a part-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!

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 855-832-3504, attention Human Resources. We are an equal opportunity employer and drug -free workplace.