DENTAL ASSISTANT II, BACK OFFICE - NARANJA

Community Health of South Florida, Inc.; Naranja (FL); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health of South Florida, Inc. is hiring a Service Worker Naranja to join the dental team as a Dental Assistant. You will work directly with the dentist, handling both clinical procedures and administrative duties to support patient care.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a certified Dental Assistant program, and certification in expanded functions with radiography and CPR current. Prior experience is a plus, and accuracy in patient data handling is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Dental Assistant training from a certified program is required.
• One year of experience as a Dental Assistant is preferred.
• Certificate of expanded functions and radiography certification are required.
• CPR certification must be current with the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentist during clinical procedures and patient care.
• Prepare patients and materials for procedures.
• Expose and process radiographic films using standard techniques.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain aseptic environment.
• Manage patient information, appointments and clerical tasks.
• Coordinate with staff to ensure smooth unit operations.

Skills

Dental anatomy

Dental materials

Instruments & equipment

Clinical procedures

Education

High school graduate or GED

Dental Assistant training program

Expanded functions certificate

Dental radiography certificate

CPR certification (AHA)

Job description

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

5 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.