Overview:
Main Street Children's Dentistry is looking to add a full-time Dental Assistant for our pediatric offices located in Clermont and Orlando. We are looking for a Pediatric Assistant candidates who are x-ray certified in the state of Florida and would prefer for them to have at least 1+ years of hands on dental assisting experience.
We offer full benefits, PTO & paid holidays!
Hours: Monday- Thursday 8-5pm; Friday 8-2pm
Responsibilities:
- Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
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Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient.
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Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests.
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Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist's access; suctioning; passing instruments.
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Provides materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient's mouth.
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Provides diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies, pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts.
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Maintains patient appearance and ability to masticate by fabricating temporary restorations; cleaning and polishing removable appliances.
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Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory.
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Educates patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
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Documents dental care services by charting in patient records.
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Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
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Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
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Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
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Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
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Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
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Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
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Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Required Skills:
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X-ray license
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Experience working as a Dental Assistant
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Must be able to travel to our sister office: Main Street Childrens Dentistry & Ortho - Clermont
