DENTAL CARE ASSISTANT

Care Resource; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement

401(k) Company matching

Employee assistance program

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Company Paid Disability Benefits (STD,

LTD)

Voluntary Life insurance benefit

Paid Time-Off

Job summary

Care Resource in Miami, FL is seeking a Dental Assistant to support clinical operations within a fast-paced dental program.

The role assists dental clinicians, prepares patients, sterilizes instruments, handles records in NexGen/Provide Enterprise, and ensures HIPAA-compliant patient data management while delivering patient education and keeping the operatory stocked and clean.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or better required.
• Two years of dental field experience required; HIV experience preferred.
• BLS, CPR, and OSHA certifications required.
• Strong verbal communication and customer service skills.
• Proficiency with Windows, MS Office, and dental records systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for dental visits and assist clinicians.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain aseptic operatory setup.
• Record patient data in NexGen/Provide Enterprise and maintain charts.
• Assist in patient education and in dental emergencies.

Skills

Verbal communication

Customer support

Windows

Microsoft Office

Customer focus

Interpersonal skills

Telephone

Team player

Documentation

Customer service

Knowledge of HIPAA

Certifications

BLS/CPR

OSHA

Education

High School or better

Associates or better in related field

Tools

NexGen/Provide Enterprise

Job description

Routes patients to the appropriate areas within the agency for services.

Updates patients’ demographic in Health Center’s data systems (i.e. NexGen/Provide Enterprise)

Assists patients in completion of medical and dental intake documentation

Conducts and documents inventory of equipment and supplies on a monthly basis.

Documents maintenance repairs of all dental equipment when presented.

Assists in coordinating oral health services.

Clinical Duties

Prepares patients for dental visits and/or procedures.

Assists Dental Clinicians on dental procedures as required.

Sterilizes and disinfects instruments and work areas after each procedure.

Responsible for the setup and for preparing instrument trays/materials prior to procedures.

Responsible to take develop and mounting dental diagnostic x-rays.

Records patients’ treatment plan / information on agency’s data system (i.e. NexGen/Provide Enterprise).

Records patient’s medical and dental history in agency’s data systems (i.e. NexGen/Provide Enterprise).

Takes and records patients’ vital signs at every visit.

Assists dentist with patient education including pre and post-treatment indications.

Assists dentist in management of medical and dental emergencies.

Provides patient education on proper oral hygiene care.

Makes preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.

Sets-up and stock rooms (i.e. operatory, lab, and sterilization room) as required.

Maintains cleanliness of rooms and equipment following patient examinations and/or procedures.

Quality Assurance/Compliance

Ensures that medical operations fully comply with Agency and HIPAA requirements.

Reviews patients’ records on a monthly basis for quality assurance compliance.

Ensures that online training is current as required (UltiPro and other training).

Assists supervisor in the training of new staff (peers).

Participates in agency developmental activities as requested.

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE

401(k) Retirement

401(k) Company matching

Employee assistance program

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Company Paid Disability Benefits (STD, LTD)

Voluntary Life insurance benefit

Paid Time-Off

Travel Required

No . Own transportation is required.

Qualifications

Skills

Required

Novice

Verbal Communication Advanced

Advanced

Customer Support Advanced

Windows Advanced

Customer Focus Advanced

Helping Others Advanced

Telephone Advanced

Interpersonal Skills Advanced

Microsoft Office Advanced

Documentation Advanced

Customer Service Advanced

Team Player Advanced

Certifications Advanced

Behaviors

Required

Team Player : Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Dedicated : Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Required

Flexibility : Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Education

Required

High School or better.

Preferred

Associates or better in Other or related field.

Experience

Required

2 years: At least two years experience in the dental field is required. One year of clinical work with HIV-infected persons is preferred.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

BLS

CPR

OSHA Certification

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