Dental Assistant - Expanded Duties & Patient Care

State of Florida; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Florida, Department of Health in Marion County, is seeking a Dental Assistant to support clinical operations. You will review referrals, schedule clients, conduct medical history interviews, and assist with radiographs, sterilization, and patient records while maintaining confidentiality and high quality care.

Responsibilities include using Eaglesoft, coordinating with dentists and staff, performing four-handed dentistry tasks, and ensuring compliance with Florida DOH standards.

Qualifications

• Six months experience in customer service

Responsibilities

• Must have a certified dental assistant degree from the State of Florida.
• Must be able to recruit volunteers and interact with hospital staff, dental staff in a professional manner
• Must maintain an active CPR card.
• Must have a working knowledge of standard dental procedures, techniques and material used in the dental clinic.
• Must have a working knowledge of OSHA standards, dental infection control and hazardous dental materials.
• Must have a positive, helpful attitude toward dental director, dentist, students, other staff, patients and their families.
• Must be able to work in a neat and organized manner.
• Must be able to follow directions given by dental supervisor
• Must be able to prioritize and organize job duties.
• Must be able to work well with others, including completing necessary work.
• Must be able to work in a busy clinic.
• Must be able to work independently and interdependently
• Must be able to work with, including teaching and demonstrating, students as directed by the dentist.
• Must be able to explain directions and answer appropriate questions clearly and concisely.
• Must be able to complete basic operation on the computer and be able to learn programs necessary for the dental clinic.
• Must be alert to the activities of the clinic and patient care.
• Must be able to maintain files.

Skills

Customer service

Education

Florida dental radiology certification

Florida expanded duties certification

Accredited dental assisting school

Basic Life Support certification

Job description

The State of Florida, Department of Health in Marion County, is seeking a Dental Assistant to support clinical operations. You will review referrals, schedule clients, conduct medical history interviews, and assist with radiographs, sterilization, and patient records while maintaining confidentiality and high quality care.

Responsibilities include using Eaglesoft, coordinating with dentists and staff, performing four-handed dentistry tasks, and ensuring compliance with Florida DOH standards.