Dental Assistant - Northstar Dental Partners - Tampa, FL

Dental Assistants perform a variety of patient care, office and laboratory duties and are often work chair-side with the Dentist. These individuals increase the efficiency of the dentist in delivering quality oral health care.
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:
The primary responsibility of a Dental Assistant is to aid the dentist during procedures to ensure efficient flow and quality patient care. Supports dental care delivery by preparing the treatment room, patient, instruments, and materials, passing instruments and materials, performing procedures in compliance with the dental practice act.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Prepares patient for dental treatment through communication, comfort, and draping of the patient
Prepares treatment room for patient by following procedures and protocol regulated by the Federal, State and the Company including positioning instruments for dentist’s access; suctioning; and passing instruments
Ensures that all dental instruments are cleaned, dated, and processed according to established clinic guidelines and OSHA standards
Maintains dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies, placing and expediting orders, organizing stockroom and verifying receipt of supplies
Answering patient questions and concerns before appointments and procedures
Assists with dental x-rays and dental lab work
Develops and processes dental radiographs in accordance with provider orders; assists in monitoring and maintenance of radiation safety procedures and protocols
Administering topical anesthetic prior to dental injection, taking pre-operative impressions, provisional fabrication
Monitors autoclave sterilization tracking
Maintains dental laboratory slips and creates and maintains dental records
Educates patients by providing oral hygiene, plaque control, and post-operative instructions
Prepares and reviews the necessary consent forms
Verify and ensure charts are completed correctly
Monitors and manages the medical emergency kits
Introduces new patients to other team members in a 2-1 transfer
Promotes treatment plans and encourage patients to begin treatment
Maintain a clean and neat working area
Adhere to uniform and dress code policy
Perform additional duties as assigned

SKILLS AND SPECIFICATIONS:

Ability to write clearly, concisely, logically, and legibly
Demonstrate accuracy in spelling and basic mathematics
Speak, understand and write grammatically correct English
Demonstrate thorough knowledge of Dentistry including dental terminology, technology, health maintenance, procedures

Maintain a professional demeanor at all times

Demonstrates exceptional human relation skills and manual dexterity
Ability to assess issues and seek resolutions
Computer proficiency and the ability to learn new programs
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Dental Assistant Certification
Dental Radiographer Certification from the Florida Department of Health (FDOH)
One year of Dental Assistant experience
Open Dental knowledge preferred
CPR Certification preferred
Ability to travel from office to office as needed
Office Bonus-unlimited earning potential

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday

Experience:

Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

X-Ray Certification (Preferred)
EFDA Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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