Dental Assistant II, Back Office

Community Health of South Florida, Inc.; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health of South Florida, Inc. is seeking a Dental Assistant to work directly with the dentist, supporting both clinical and administrative duties in a fast-paced dental department.

The role requires a certified dental assisting program, one year of experience, CPR certification, and a high school diploma or GED. Responsibilities include patient preparation, radiographs, sterilization, data handling and front-desk tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Dental Assistant training by a certified program and one year experience.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentist in delivery of oral health care and it is a non-exempt role.
• Prepare patients for procedures and expose radiographic films.
• Process radiographs and maintain equipment.
• Obtain and file patient information, and coordinate with staff.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain aseptic environments in patient care areas.
• Assist with patient intake, registration and billing.

Skills

Dental anatomy

CPR certified

Aseptic technique

Radiography

Education

High School diploma

Certified Dental Assistant program

1 year dental experience

Job description

Position Purpose

Job Description Job Description

The Dental Assistant functions as a member of the dental team responsible for working directly with the dentist. Duties cover both clinical and administrative requirements of the department.

Education/Experience

POSITION REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School graduate or GED equivalent. Dental Assistant training by a certified program and one (1) year experience as a Dental Assistant.

Licensure / Certification

• Certificate of expanded functions required.
• Certificate of Dental Assistant training or Certificate of Dental Radio-graph (with on the job training).
• Maintain current CPR certification from the American Heart Association.

Skills / Ability

• Basic knowledge of dental anatomy, materials, instruments, equipment and techniques.

Position Responsibilities (this Is a Non-exempt Position)

• Assisting in the delivery of oral health care through standard procedures and fore-handed techniques.
• Completing various procedures in patient preparation.
• Exposing radio-graphic dental films using paralleling and bisecting the angle techniques.
• Processing of radio-graphic films.
• Maintaining equipment.
• Obtains, records, and files patient information.
• Sterilizing instruments and maintaining aseptic environment in all areas of patient care.
• Giving out dental appointments and patient information.
• Procuring electronic health information, process patient data, maintain unit records/logs, patient referral and other clerical duties as required.
• Coordinate unit function with administrative and clinical unit staff.
• Informs provider of patient status and unit activities.
• Reports to work on time and ready to work with minimal absenteeism.
• Adheres to Confidentiality Policies and Procedures / HIPAA Regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Assist with patient intake, registration and billing.