Dental Assistant - Expanded Duties & Frontline Care

Florida; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Department of Health in Ocala is seeking an OPS Dental Assistant to support dental treatment and four-handed technique duties within the clinic. This role involves assisting with scheduling, radiographs, sterilization, and patient contact under the dentist's supervision.

The position requires adherence to infection control protocols, emergency readiness, and completion of mandated trainings. Training and supervision are provided in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Expanded duties as licensed by the board of Professional Regulations.
• Knowledge of dental assisting procedures and infection control.

Responsibilities

• Time sheet and EAR entry within the required time frame.
• Emergency duty in the event of a natural disaster.
• Completion of all mandatory trainings within the required time frame.
• Provide four-handed dental assistance and coordinate with the dentist during procedures.
• Maintain radiographic certification and proper use of imaging software.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain infection control per CDC guidelines.
• Prepare and maintain dental materials, instruments and supplies.
• Assist with clerical tasks and patient contact duties as needed.

Skills

Clinical dental assisting

Patient communication

Medical safety protocols

Tools

Eaglesoft

ScanX

Job description

Florida Department of Health in Ocala is seeking an OPS Dental Assistant to support dental treatment and four-handed technique duties within the clinic. This role involves assisting with scheduling, radiographs, sterilization, and patient contact under the dentist's supervision.

The position requires adherence to infection control protocols, emergency readiness, and completion of mandated trainings. Training and supervision are provided in a clinical setting.