Dental Assistant - University Clinic & X-Ray Support

Nova; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, FL seeks a Dental Assistant to support students, residents, and faculty in designated clinics. You will prepare patients for procedures, set up operatories, take and process digital X-rays, and maintain infection control standards.

Required are a high school diploma, 1–2 years of dental assisting experience, and completion of an AA Dental Assisting Program; additional certifications (Radiology) are a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• AA Dental Assisting Program completed.
• 1–2 years' experience as a Dental Assistant in a dental office.
• Expanded Duties Certificate and Radiology Certification within 90 days are preferred.
• Experience using EHR (Axium) and dental terminology is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provides chairside assistance for students, residents, and faculty in designated clinics.
• Plans the set-up of operatories, instruments and materials for scheduled procedures.
• Takes and processes digital X-rays and dental impressions.
• Obtains patients' dental and health histories as needed.
• Maintains operatories following OSHA/infection control regulations.
• Enters patient data into EHR systems and monitors inventory of dental supplies.

Skills

Service orientation

Time management

Active listening

Speaking

Judgment and decision making

Complex problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

AA Dental Assisting Program completed

Tools

Axium dental software

MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access)

Electronic Health Record systems (EHR)

Job description

Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, FL seeks a Dental Assistant to support students, residents, and faculty in designated clinics. You will prepare patients for procedures, set up operatories, take and process digital X-rays, and maintain infection control standards.

Required are a high school diploma, 1–2 years of dental assisting experience, and completion of an AA Dental Assisting Program; additional certifications (Radiology) are a plus.