DENTAL ASSISTANT II, BACK OFFICE - NARANJA

Community Health Of South Florida Inc; Naranja (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Of South Florida Inc in Miami, FL is seeking a Dental Assistant to join the dental team. The role supports clinicians and handles administrative duties in a fast-paced clinic.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, completion of a certified dental assistant program, and at least 1 year of experience, plus CPR and radiography certifications. This is a non-exempt, on-site position in Naranja/Miami area.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; formal dental assistant training required.
• At least 1 year of dental assisting experience.
• Certifications: expanded functions, dental radiography, CPR.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivery of oral health care using standard procedures.
• Exposed and processed radiographic dental films.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain aseptic environment.
• Record patient information and coordinate appointments.
• Assist with intake, registration and billing.

Skills

Dental anatomy

Dental materials

Dental instruments

Dental equipment

Dental techniques

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Expanded functions certification

Dental assistant certificate

Dental radiography certificate

CPR certification

Job description

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

3 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.