Dental Assistant

Treasure Coast Community Health, Inc; Vero Beach (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Education assistance

Dental and life insurance

Company paid short- and long-term disability

Job summary

Treasure Coast Community Health, Inc in Vero Beach is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to join their team. This role involves assisting dentists during examinations and treatments, preparing patients, and maintaining infection control. An Associate's degree in dental assisting and an Expanded Functions Dental Certificate are required.

The position offers competitive wages along with an excellent benefits package including paid time off, education assistance, and insurance options. Join TCCH and be part of a respected healthcare provider committed to quality care.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in dental assisting or equivalent preferred.
• Expanded Functions Dental Certificate required.
• Certification as a Dental Radiographer preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists during patient examinations.
• Prepare treatment room and patients for dental procedures.
• Document dental services in electronic records.
• Maintain infection control and adhere to HIPAA guidelines.

Skills

Assisting during examinations

Sterilizing instruments

Taking digital radiographic studies

Documenting dental care

Adhering to infection control policies

Education

Associate's degree in dental assisting or equivalent

Job description

Treasure Coast Community Health (TCCH), a long-established and highly respected healthcare provider and Federally Qualified Health Center with locations throughout Indian River County, FL is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our team.

Assists dentists during examination and treatment of patients by performing the following duties:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Prepares treatment room for patients by following prescribed procedures and protocols
• Prepares patients for dental treatments by welcoming, comforting, seating and draping patient
• Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area, positioning instruments for dentist's access, suctioning and passing instruments
• Provides diagnostic information by taking digital radiographic studies, pouring, trimming and polishing study casts
• Maintains patient appearance and ability to masticate by fabricating temporary restoration, cleanings and polishing removable appliances
• Provides chair side assistance in both general and specialized dentistry
• Operates all dental equipment, i.e. vital signs
• Documents dental care services by charting in the patient's electronic record in Dentrix and Intergy
• Protects patient and employee by adhering to infection control policies and protocols
• Protects patient and employees by adhering to HIPAA guidelines
• Responsible for cleaning of dental operatory instruments

Education and/or Experience

Associate's degree (A. A.) in dental assisting or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certification

Expanded Functions Dental Certificate is required. If the applicant is a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) the CDA certification meets the requirements for expanded functions certification.

Certification as a Dental Radiographer is preferred.

Treasure Coast Community Health offers competitive wages, and an excellent benefit package including paid time off, paid holidays, education assistance, dental, and life insurance, company paid short- and long-term disability.

TCCH is an equal employment opportunity organization that complies with E-Verify and is a drug and smoke free workplace.