Dental Assistant - Lake Nona

Spectrum Healthcare Resources, Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Job summary

Spectrum Healthcare Resources, Inc. invites applications for a Dental Assistant position at the Lake Baldwin VA Clinic in Orlando, FL.

The role is full-time, 40 hours per week, with a stable schedule from Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, and a full benefits package. The successful candidate will have a CODA-accredited program, at least one year of experience, four-handed dentistry expertise, a Dental Radiological Certificate, and current BLS/CPR.

Qualifications

• Must complete a CODA-accredited dental assistant program.
• Minimum one year of experience as a dental assistant.
• Proficient in four‑hand dentistry and assisting with oral surgery, periodontal therapy, endodontics, prosthodontics and implants.

Responsibilities

• Perform chairside duties across prosthodontics, periodontics, oral and maxillofacial surgery and endodontics.
• Receive routing patients, record care information, and educate patients on their care.
• Instruct and assist dental trainees in the clinic.

Skills

Four-handed dentistry

Oral surgery assistance

Endodontics/prosthodontics support

Education

CODA-accredited dental assistant program

Tools

Dental Radiological Certificate

Job description

Job Description

Spectrum Healthcare Resources has an opportunity for a Dental Assistant to join our dynamic team to provide services at the Lake Baldwin VA Clinic in Orlando, FL.

• Full-time opportunity, 40 hours per week
• Monday through Friday, 8am - 4:30pm
• Consistent and predictable income
• Paid vacation and paid sick leave
• Full complement of benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, 401k and more.
• Location: 5201 Raymond St, Orlando, FL 32803

Requirements

• Dental Assistants shall have successfully completed a one (1) year dentalassistant program accredited by the American Dental Association’s Commissionon Dental Accreditation (CODA).
• Dental Assistants must possess a minimumof one (1) year of experience as a dental assistant.
• Dental Assistants shall be competent in using four-handed dentistry, assisting with specialtyprocedures such as oral surgery, periodontal therapy, endodontics,prosthodontics and implant placement and restorations
• A Dental Radiological Certificate
• A current BLS and or/CPR card

Responsibilities

• The Dental Assistant shall perform chairside assistant duties in all phases of dentistry including but not limited to, prosthodontics, periodontics, oral and maxillofacial surgery and endodontics.
• The Dental Assistant shall be responsible for receiving routing patients, recording information related to patient care, utilization of all dental programs, and providing patient with education material related to their care. Following surgical procedures, the dental assistant shall provide proper verbal and written post‑op instructions.
• The Dental Assistant shall instruct, assist, and answer questions for a variety of dental trainees in the Dental Clinic.

Company Overview

At Spectrum, we utilize over thirty-five years of experience providing optimal solutions for federal agencies that are both innovative and cost-effective. We hold ourselves to the highest standard to ensure successful outcomes for the facilities and healthcare professionals we serve. As a Joint Commission Certified Healthcare Resource, dependability and service are the driving forces of our mission.

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