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Lakewood Ranch Dental; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits including 401k

Competitive paid time off

Career growth and continuing education

Collaborative, empathetic environment

Job summary

Lakewood Ranch Dental is seeking an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant to join a patient-centred team that emphasizes empathy and exceptional care. You will support doctors with charting, fillings, operatory setup/cleanup, and patient education to help every patient leave satisfied.

Requirements include EFDA Certification or state-approved training, CPR, and 1–5 years of experience (new grads welcome). Proficiency with charting software and MS Office, plus the ability to learn new programs, are

Qualifications

• EFDA Certification or on the job training required per state requirements.
• 1-5 years of experience preferred; will consider new graduates.
• CPR Certification is required.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.
• Knowledge of dental charting software and digital x-rays with the ability to learn new programs as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assists doctors which includes charting, placement of fillings, operatory set/clean up, and patient education.
• Able to perform expanded duties following state regulations and compliance.
• Assists in clinical procedures and treatment such as: placing amalgam or composite fillings, adaptation of temporary crowns, removing surgical sutures, and applying topical fluoride treatments.
• Records and reviews patient health history, makes chart entries under the doctor's direction and assures completion of forms and signatures in dental software.
• Enters and updates patient treatment plans at the direction of the treating dentist.

Skills

CPR Certification

MS Office Suite

Digital x-rays

Dental charting software

Education

EFDA Certification

Tools

Dental charting software

MS Office Suite

Digital X-rays

Job description

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

"Open Up" to A Whole New Dental Experience

Imagine working in a place which delivers best in class patient care and focuses on putting every patient first, every visit. Our guiding principle is empathy, and we want you to join us on our mission to transform the dental experience. Our practice partners with North American Dental Group which provides us with the necessary support in order to fulfill our purpose of ensuring excellent patient care.

Wondering how this shapes your job experience?

We use our individuality and dental expertise to practice group dentistry and ensure that every patient leaves our office feeling satisfied.

Do you have the drive and passion to help others improve their oral health in the way that we do? Come join our team- help us pioneer a new culture of dentistry.

Responsibilities

Skills Required to Make a Great "Impression" on Our Team

• Assists doctors which includes but is not limited to charting, placement of fillings, operatory set/clean up, and patient education.
• Able to perform expanded duties following state regulations and compliance.
• Assists in clinical procedures and treatment such as: placing amalgam or composite fillings, adaptation of temporary crowns, removing surgical sutures, and applying topical fluoride treatments. Limitations due apply per state requirements.
• Records and reviews patient health history, makes chart entries under the doctor's direction and assures completion of forms and signatures in dental software.
• Enters and updates patient treatment plans at the direction of the treating

Qualifications

So How Can You "Fill" This Role?

• EFDA Certification or on the job training required per state requirements
• 1-5 years of experience preferred; will consider new graduates
• CPR Certification is required
• Proficient in MS Office Suite
• Knowledge of dental charting software and digital x-rays with the ability to learn new programs as necessary

'Brace' Yourself...It only Gets Better

• Comprehensive benefits package including 401k
• Competitive paid time off for full-time and part-time team members which increases as you grow in your career with us
• Constant opportunities for career growth and continuing education
• An exciting atmosphere that allows for freedom and individuality - enabling our team to always strive to do the best for our patients

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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