Dental Assistant

Community Health Centers; Winter Garden (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Community Health Centers as a Dental Assistant to make a meaningful impact on patients' health and quality of life. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting with dental treatments and providing patient education, all while enjoying competitive benefits and a supportive workplace.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Tuition and training reimbursement

No weekends for most centers

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Dental Assistant diploma from an accredited program required.
• Completion of Expanded Functions Dental Assistant Certificate (EFDA) within 9 months of hire is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentist with patient treatment and education.
• Screen and prepare patients for dental treatment.
• Process dental instruments and take radiographs.

Skills

Positive attitude

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Dental Assistant diploma or certificate

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant Certificate

BLS certification

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" in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022.
• 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.

Qualifications:

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 9 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 9 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.