EFDA Dental Assistant with minimum 2 years experience - Broadway Family Dental of Oviedo - Oviedo, FL

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Oviedo, FL

Job Description

Full Time EFDA Dental Assistant needed for a private dental practice immediately. This position will be full time Mon-Thurs, 8:30 am-5:00 pm.
If you LOVE dentistry, have excellent chair-side and communication skills, immaculate organization, attention to detail, the ability to multi-task, have a cheerful and positive disposition- this is the job for you! The best person for this position will work well with teammates, and enjoy helping each team member to complete their workload and fulfill their goals. This person will understand that behind every successful practice is a team that works together toward a mutual goal. Above all else, the appropriate candidate will feel that providing outstanding customer service and patient care is the most important part of their day.
Duties and Responsibilities

Awareness of delegable duties and functions allowed to be performed by dental assistant.
Assist in clinical procedures and treatments.
Learn and comply with the office's administrative procedures.
Learn and comply with OSHA laws and safety guidelines.
Maintain Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
Learn and comply with state and Federal infection control standards in the dental office and operatories, including but not limited to: wearing protective barriers such as gloves, scrubs, and eye wear; disinfecting and sterilizing instruments and treatment areas; and disposing properly of contaminated or bio-hazardous waste/materials.
Insure review and completion of documentation, including but not limited to: accurate and current medical history, medical alerts, and signed Consent forms.
Document/chart all dental procedures performed during each patient visit according to dentist’s instructions and legal requirements.
Welcome and escort patient in reception to and from the treatment areas. Schedule appointments and assist in appointment confirmation calls.
Effectively provide dental education and information to insure patient awareness of dental health and continuing treatment.
Effectively present to patient in professional and confidential manner dental treatment plan and proposed plan for continuing treatments.
Understand and explain insurance benefits and financial options to patients in nonclinical terms.
Ensure operatories are appropriately equipped and stocked with inventory and re-order when necessary.
Maintain equipment protocols, including but not limited to: clean evacuation system, lubricate and maintain dental hand pieces, clean and maintain radiograph processors, monitor and clean equipment, clean dental lab plaster traps and maintain clean office environment.
Notify Office Manager of equipment failure or general safety concerns.
Assist with laboratory duties as necessary.
Recognize signs of a dental emergency, and insure proper and timely response and notification to patient, staff, and emergency medical personnel when necessary.
Understand and agree to maintain production standards.
Effectively utilize and maintain a system of contact for patient follow-up/re-care.
Maintain professional working environment within office team.
Attend and participate in morning huddles and regular office meetings.
Adhere to uniform attire and basic personal hygiene standards per Company policy.
Attend continuing education and training seminars as scheduled.
Understand and abide by HIPAA regulations and maintain confidentiality.
All other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Active Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) certification, or if assisting in Florida, a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) license or Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) certificate obtained prior to May 2009, according to state guidelines and limitations.
Radiography licensure and ability to take intraoral digital x-rays.(Required)
Minimum of 3+ years dental chairside assistance with preference for proficiency in restorative, making temporaries, packing cord, taking excellent x-rays, and taking great alginate impressions.
Time Management and ability to stay on schedule.(Required)

If you’re searching for a rewarding career as a Dental Assistant in a private practice setting and meet the requirements, please email your resume, cover letter/letter of introduction and references via email reply to this posting.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $17.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee discount

Schedule:

Day shift

Experience:

Dental assisting: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

X-Ray Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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