Dental Assistant PRN

Community Health Centers; Apopka (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Florida is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant for a PRN role to enhance patient care while ensuring compliance with dental regulations. The ideal candidate will provide critical assistance to the dentist, educate patients, and manage instruments efficiently. Join a team recognized for impacting the local community positively.

Benefits

Paid time off

Healthcare coverage

Retirement plan

Tuition/Training reimbursement

Early Fridays

Qualifications

• Must have a current/valid Expanded Functions Dental Assistant Certificate (EFDA).
• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• 2 years' experience in a dental setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentist with treatment and patient care.
• Screen and prepare patients for treatment.
• Process instruments and take radiographs.

Skills

Patient education

Computer software proficiency

Positive attitude

Professionalism with patients

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Dental Assistant diploma or certificate

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant Certificate (EFDA)

Job description

A career at Community Health Centers offers a unique opportunity to join a team that makes a real impact in our community every day, by improving individuals' health while enhancing their quality of life.

Top Reasons to Work at Community Health Centers:

• No weekends for the majority of our centers, 10 Paid Holidays and early Fridays
• A great benefits package that includes healthcare coverage, paid time off, paid holidays, retirement plan, and more.
• Competitive compensation with advancement opportunities and tuition / training reimbursement.
• Awarded "Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in the Nation" in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022.
• Awarded "Top 100 Workplaces for Growing Families" by Orlando Sentinel.
• Modernized and attractive health centers, that patients love.

Job Summary:

Responsible for dental assisting duties listed in Florida Statutes 466 and Administrative Rules 64B-5, screening and preparing patients for treatment; assisting dentist in treating patients; educating patients; processing instruments; taking and developing radiographs.

This role is PRN meaning up to 29 hours in a week.

Qualifications:

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Dental Assistant diploma or certificate of completion from an accredited school or training program including dental radiology required.
• Successful completion of Expanded Functions Dental Assistant Certificate (EFDA) within 9 months from date of hire.

Experience:

• 2 years' experience in a dental setting preferred.
• Must have the ability to effectively use computer software and an electronic health record system.

Certification/Licensure:

• Current/valid Expanded Functions Dental Assistant Certificate (EFDA) within 9 months from date of hire required.
• Current/valid BLS certification within 30 days from date of hire.

Special skills:

• Ability to stay positive in stressful situations.
• Ability to deal professionally with unhappy, fearful patients.

Other requirements:

• Able to work flexible hours and sites as needed.
• Must have a valid Florida Driver's license.