DENTAL ASSISTANT II, BACK OFFICE - NARANJA

ADP, Inc.; Naranja (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

ADP, Inc. in Miami, FL, is seeking a Dental Assistant to support the dentist with clinical and administrative duties. The role includes patient prep, radiography, sterilization, record-keeping and coordinating appointments.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, a certified Dental Assistant program, CPR, and at least one year of experience; a radiography certificate and expanded functions certification are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Completion of a certified Dental Assistant program.
• One year of Dental Assistant experience preferred.
• CPR certification current with American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Dental anatomy basics

Sterilization procedures

Patient intake & clerical

Education

High School diploma or GED

Certified Dental Assistant program

CPR certification (AHA)

Expanded Functions certificate

Dental Radiographs certificate

Job description

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Service Worker Naranja (008), Miami, FL, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1927

Salary Range: $15.00 To $19.50 Hourly

POSITION PURPOSE:

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.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience:

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.