Dental Assistant: Radiography, Patient Care & Growth

Central Florida Health Care, Inc.; Winter Haven (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Federal Student Loan Forgiveness: PSLF

Excellent medical, dental, vision, and

Employer Paid Long-Term Disability

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Voluntary Short-Term Disability

Malpractice Insurance

PTO - 4.4 weeks per year

Holidays (9.5 paid holidays per year)

CME Reimbursement

401k Retirement Plan after 60 days of?

Staff productivity is recognized and

Job summary

Central Florida Health Care, Inc. is seeking a Dental Assistant to prepare patients for evaluation, assist dentists, and maintain a sterile, efficient dental department. Responsibilities include radiographs, histories, prophylaxis, sealants, and coordinating patient flow.

Will support emergency care and offsite programs while upholding OSHA and HIPAA standards. Qualifications include a dental assistant program graduate, Expanded Functions Certificate, Dental Radiographer certificate, and current

Qualifications

• Graduate of a dental assistant program.
• Expanded Functions Certificate for Dental Assistants.
• Dental Radiographer certificate.
• Current valid BLS Certification.

Responsibilities

• Obtain proficient knowledge of CFHC's programs' philosophies, goals and objectives. Comply with all policies and procedures as well as state and federal guidelines.
• Understand the requirements of CFHC's exposure control plan. Utilize Universal Precautions.
• Attend Dental staff meetings as well as mandatory corporate meeting.
• Assist with Quality Control processes.
• Suture removal.
• Placing and removing periodontal dressing.
• Assist the dentists in operative, surgical, periodontal, preventive, removal and fixed prosthodontic, endodontic, and pedodontic procedures.
• Provide diagnostic aid including exposing radiographs, taking and recording medical and dental histories, recording vital signs, and taking preliminary impressions for study casts.
• Apply sealants and fluoride. Perform prophylaxis and give oral hygiene instruction to children.
• Prepare the patient and coordinate arrival and departure of patients with receptionist.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment.
• Give postoperative instructions to patients as ordered by dentist.
• Prepare tray set-up for dental procedures.
• Assist in managing medical and dental emergencies.
• Clean dental laboratory, operative, autoclave, x-ray processor, and ultrasonic cleaner.
• Assist dentist in screening and education programs, including offsite.
• Check dental patients in and out at the front desk when necessary.
• Coordinate services with offsite dental lab as needed.
• Maintain adequate supplies in the dental department, submitting requisitions to Facilities Manager after approval by Director of Dental Operations.
• Maintain OSHA standards with regard to handling and removal of red bags with bio-hazardous waste.
• Maintain complete dental patient records.
• Exhibit enthusiasm, dependability, skills, versatility, and dedication in daily activities.
• Demonstrate ability to work cooperatively with other members of the dental team. Be supportive of coworkers.
• Communicate with patients in a compassionate manner, maintaining HIPPA compliance.
• Maintain neat and professional appearance at all times.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Dental Operations.

Education

Dental Assistant program

Expanded Functions Certificate

Dental Radiographer certificate

BLS Certification

Job description

Central Florida Health Care, Inc. is seeking a Dental Assistant to prepare patients for evaluation, assist dentists, and maintain a sterile, efficient dental department. Responsibilities include radiographs, histories, prophylaxis, sealants, and coordinating patient flow.

Will support emergency care and offsite programs while upholding OSHA and HIPAA standards. Qualifications include a dental assistant program graduate, Expanded Functions Certificate, Dental Radiographer certificate, and current