Dental Assistant: Patient Care & Clinic Support

Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual and Sick Leave

Health, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plan options

Nine paid holidays

Job summary

Florida Department of Health in Leon County seeks a Dental Assistant to deliver quality dental services, including examinations and radiographs, while maintaining confidentiality and following sterilization protocols. The role includes scheduling, eligibility verification, and data entry, with opportunities to supervise student interns and participate in community screening programs.

Excellent organizational and communication skills are essential to coordinate patient care and ensure compliance

Qualifications

• Minimum: incumbents must physically come into the office to perform duties.
• Preferred: GED and High School Diploma Expanded Function Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Deliver dental services including examinations and radiographs.
• Sterilize, disinfect, and maintain instruments per guidelines.
• Manage patient appointments, eligibility, registration and data entry.
• Assist and instruct student interns as appropriate.
• Support community dental screening programs.

Skills

Dental medicine knowledge

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Administrative skills

Education

GED

High School Diploma Expanded Function Certificate

Job description

Florida Department of Health in Leon County seeks a Dental Assistant to deliver quality dental services, including examinations and radiographs, while maintaining confidentiality and following sterilization protocols. The role includes scheduling, eligibility verification, and data entry, with opportunities to supervise student interns and participate in community screening programs.

Excellent organizational and communication skills are essential to coordinate patient care and ensure compliance