Urgent Hire: Dental Assistant : Belleview, FL  also  Ocala, FL

Title/Role: Dental Assistant 

Worksite address: Belleview, FL  34420  also  Ocala, FL  34471

Interview Type: In Person Only

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Complete Description:

WORK ENVORNMENT:  Work location will be in Belleview but will be relocating to the Ocala location  

DRESS CODE:  Business / Scrubs and closed toed shoes

EQUIPMENT USED:  EagleSoft computer software, autoclave, dental equipment

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Seeking fulltime, Monday – Friday 8-5 – Dental Assistant. Below are the needs we are seeking to fill. We would like to review resumes of any potential candidates.

There will be a background screening performed prior to beginning work.

Work location: Belleview FL 34420

*Will be relocating to Ocala FL 34471 within a few months.

DENTAL TREATMENT

Expanded duties, and Restorative Functions as licensed by the board of Professional Regulations for Certified Dental Assistant.

Will polish clinical crowns of teeth.

Will apply topical fluoride gels and varnish. Will place temporary restorations.

Will place sealants. Will remove sutures.

Will fabricate temporary crowns, pack cord, and cement temporary crowns.

.Restorative functions as licensed by the Board of Professional Regulations Will place matrix bands, wedges, retraction cord, to prepare for restorations. Will place restorations.

Will fit and shape stainless steel crowns for dentist to cement

FOUR HANDED DENTAL TECHNIQUE

Will review medical history with the patient/guardian and take blood pressure as indicated by clinic policy.

Will complete the signs and symptoms (S) and objective data (O) of the SOAP notes and write up in computer notes Will utilize proper barrier techniques as per OSHA guidelines.

Will utilize proper barrier techniques including chin length face shield.

Will pass instruments while correctly retracting tongue and/or cheek; all while suctioning. Will coordinate assisting methods, activities and actions with actions of the dentist.

Will adjust equipment and light source as needed by the dentist. Will mix restorative materials and cements.

Will perform other duties as required by the dentist or clinic supervisor.

Will be prepared for a medical emergency in the dental clinic, alert the dentist in the clinic, call 911, alert the dental clinic supervisor and complete necessary paperwork.

Will obtain the necessary emergency equipment and supplies as directed by the dentist and provide the assistance necessary in an emergency and in the emergency drills. Perform CPR if necessary.

PROPER OPERATORY SET UP

Instruments and equipment are out and in place ready before the patient arrives Will maintain adequate inventory of supplies and equipment.

Will generate supplies and equipment requests as needed. Must be able to lift at least 10 pounds.

RADIOGRAPHS

Will maintain Radiographic Certification as licensed by the Board of Professional Regulations. Will properly utilize ScanX phosphoretic plates and the Eaglesoft software.

STERILIZATION

Will understand and follow Florida Board of Dentistry and DOH standards.

Will properly clean and sterilize instruments following Florida Board of Dentistry and DOH standards. Will utilize proper barrier techniques during cleaning and sterilizing.

Will clean and disinfect counters and environmental surfaces following dental clinic procedures. Will test autoclave with biological indicators and keep a log of results.

Will clean autoclave as assigned.

Will remove trash and replace liners in cans as necessary.

Will clean chair suction traps and suction tubing, and central trap as directed.

Will dispose of biomedical waste in red bags and sharps as per Florida Board of Dentistry and DOH standards.