Dental Assistant (Part-time) - Osceola Community Health Services - Kissimmee, FL

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Kissimmee, FL

Job Description

OCHS operates several Community Health Centers throughout Osceola County that are accredited by The Joint Commission for Ambulatory Care and Primary Care Medical Home.
Entry-level position providing assistance to the dentist consisting of the examination, diagnosis, treatment planning, preventative, restorative and surgical procedures within the scope of the Dental Practice Act and OCHS policies. All dental work is performed under the supervision and direction of the on-duty dentist.
Prepares patient, sterilizes and disinfects instruments, sets up instrument trays, prepares materials. Exposes dental diagnosis x-rays. Fabricates temporary restorations and custom impressions from preliminary impressions. Places and removes rubber dams and matrices. Places temporary restorations. Makes preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts. Pours, trims and polishes study casts.
Assists dentist in providing 4- handed dental restorative, prosthetic and surgical treatment within the designated treatment plan. Takes and records medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients and records in patient record. Records treatment information in patient record. Provides postoperative instructions as prescribed by dentist.
Instructs patients on oral hygiene and plaque control programs. Educated on the proper use of dental products (i.e. floss, toothbrush) Cleans and polishes removable appliances. Places dental sealants and removes sutures as needed.
Maintains supply orders. Conducts breakdown, clean-up, and set- up of patient exam rooms using proper infection control techniques and universal precautions. Assists with clerical duties including check-in, check-out, insurance verification, billing and scheduling of appointments.
All other duties as assigned.
OCHS is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 24 per week
Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift

Work Location: In person

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