Dental Assistant - Clinic Support & X-ray Pro

Nova; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Health plan

Job summary

Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale seeks a Dental Assistant to provide chairside support in clinical settings. You will prepare operatories, take digital x-rays, and ensure infection control following OSHA standards and HIPAA compliance.

The role involves assisting students, residents, and faculty, managing instruments, and maintaining supply inventories. Candidates should have completed an AA Dental Assisting Program and a high school diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Requires AA Dental Assisting Program completion.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with EHR and dental terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance for students, residents, and faculty.
• Set up operatories and prepare instruments and materials.
• Take and process digital x-rays and impressions.
• Obtain dental and medical history information from patients.
• Maintain infection control per OSHA guidelines.
• Enter patient data into electronic health records.
• Monitor dental supply inventories.
• May assist with sedation or anesthesia procedures.

Skills

Service Orientation

Complex Problem Solving

Judgment & Decision Making

Time Management

Active Listening

Speaking

Education

AA Dental Assisting Program

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Axium dental software

EHR systems

Job description

Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale seeks a Dental Assistant to provide chairside support in clinical settings. You will prepare operatories, take digital x-rays, and ensure infection control following OSHA standards and HIPAA compliance.

The role involves assisting students, residents, and faculty, managing instruments, and maintaining supply inventories. Candidates should have completed an AA Dental Assisting Program and a high school diploma or equivalent.