TEMPORARY Dental Assistant- Clearwater

Nova Southeastern University; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Comprehensive benefits package

Retirement plan

Excellent medical and dental plans

Job summary

A notable educational institution located in Clearwater, Florida is seeking a qualified Dental Assistant to provide chair side assistance in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will possess a High School Diploma, have at least one year's experience in dental assisting, and hold an Expanded Duties Certificate. Responsibilities include assisting with patient care, taking digital x-rays, maintaining equipment, and adhering to infection control protocols. A background check will be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience as a Dental Assistant or graduated from an approved program.
• Must obtain Radiology certificate within 90 days from hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides chair side assistance to ensure excellent customer service.
• Takes digital x-rays for diagnosis.
• Maintains equipment and dental supplies.
• Monitors oral sedation or general anesthesia procedures.
• Plans the set-up of operatories.
• Maintains infection control protocols.

Skills

Knowledge of four-handed dentistry

Knowledge of x-ray techniques

Knowledge of infection control and OSHA protocols

Excellent organization skills

Ability to multi-task in a fast pace environment

Ability to maintain confidential information

Proactive and reliable

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Dental software

Job description

Nova Southwestern University (NSU) was founded in 1964, is a not-for-profit independent university with a reputation for academic excellence and innovation. Nova Southwestern University offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including tuition waiver, retirement plan, excellent medical and dental plans and more.

Primary Purpose

Performs chair side dental assistance for students, residents, and faculty in assigned work group.

Job Category: Exempt

Pay Basis: Hourly

Subject to Grant Funding? No

Essential Job Functions

• Provides chair side assistance to students, residents and faculty in designated sections to ensure excellent customer service.
• Takes digital x-rays to ensure correct diagnosis.
• Maintains equipment and inventory of dental supplies to ensure availability of instruments for students, residents, and faculty to ensure effective operation.
• Monitors oral sedation or general anesthesia procedures to ensure patient comfort.
• Plans the set-up of the operatories and instruments according to the scheduled procedures to maximize operations.
• Maintains operatories according to proper infection control protocols to ensure adherence to OSHA and infection control regulations.
• Assists with sterilization and dispensing to ensure efficient operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of four-handed dentistry.
• Knowledge of x-ray techniques.
• Knowledge of infection control and OSHA protocols.
• Excellent organization and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast pace environment.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Ability and willingness to provide coverage in other areas/facilities.
• Proactive, punctual and reliable.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS

• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and supervisory staff at all levels.
• May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties.
• Exposed to dental materials or chemicals used in dental operatories or laboratories including, but not limited to latex, acrylic, glutaraldehyde, etc.
• May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of dental equipment/supplies to include but not limited to sharp instruments, syringes, pens, pencils and computer keyboards.

Required Certifications/Licensures

Expanded Duties Certificate

Required Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Required Experience

• Minimum one (1) year experience as a Dental Assistant in a dental office, or have graduated from an approved Dental Assisting Educational Program
• Foreign trained dentist with Expanded Duties Certificate
• Radiology certificate or obtain within 90 days from hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using dental software.

Is this a safety sensitive position? No

Background Screening Required? Yes

Sensitivity Disclaimer

Nova Southwestern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.

NSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status.