The dental assistant will normally work 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., with a thirty (30) minute unpaid lunch period. However, the hours may be adjusted to meet the needs of the institution.
· Providing chair side assistance to the dental officers and dental hygienist.
· Demonstrating complete familiarity with four-handed dentistry with respect to technical methods and procedures.
· Performing sterilization and disinfection techniques of instruments.
· Taking, developing, and mounting dental x-rays including bite wings, periapical, and Panorex. Expanded duty functions and dental lab duties.
· Clerical duties such as scheduling of patient appointments, maintaining daily activity logs, maintaining stock supplies, and identifying supplies needing to be ordered.
· Maintaining accountability of instruments and other dental supplies. Performing equipment maintenance per manufacturer and/or CDO instructions. Accomplishing minor repairs to keep equipment in proper operating condition.
· Participating in or completing Improving Organizational Performance (IOP) activities and/or studies.
· Participation in emergency training exercises and maintaining skills in operation of emergency equipment.
· Providing Chief Dental Officer’s (CDO) approved patient education to inmate patients.
At a minimum, the dental assistant must have a medical/technical background obtained through education or on the job training in the Certified Dental Assistant field. Must possess a high school certificate of graduation or GED.
The individual performing the services must possess certification as a Certified Dental Assistant and Certification in Expanded Functions, or at a minimum, six (6) months experience as a Certified Dental Assistant.
Possess an active FL License.
Current CPR with American Heart Association or American Red Cross within 3 months of start date.
“*_ We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law”.*_
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $27.01 per hour
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