Dental Assistant Position Available In Leon, Florida

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Position range in Florida $18.94 – $23.76 Per hour Dental Assistant
Bond Community Health Center

Occupation:

Dental Assistants

Location:

Tallahassee, FL – 32301
Positions available: 1
Job #: 12480326

Source:

Employ Florida

Posted:

4/9/2025

Updated:

4/10/2025

Expires:

6/8/2025

Web Site:

Employ Florida
Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Job Type:

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Bond Community Health Center, Inc.

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION:

Dental Assistant

DEPARTMENT

Dental

REPORTS TO

Director of Dental Operations

COORDINATES WITH

Dentists, Director of Dental Operations, Assistants, Intake Specialists, Pharmacy staff, Clinical staff, CMO, and CEO.

CLASSIFICATION

Exempt

PURPOSE:

A Dental Assistant supports dental care delivery by preparing treatment room, patient, instruments, and materials; passing instruments and materials; performing procedures in compliance with the dental practice act.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Work chair side alongside the dentist as s/he examines and treat patients; handing instruments and materials to the dentist, and keep patients’ mouths dry and clear by using suction or other devices.
Sterilize instruments and equipment, prepare tray setups for dental procedures, and instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care.
Work directly with the patients, making them as comfortable as possible in the dental chair and preparing them for treatment.
Under the direct supervision of the treating dentist, enter clinical notes and charting. Assist with periodontal charting as dictated by the dental hygienist.
Schedule and confirm appointments, receive patients, keep treatment records, send bills, receive payments, obtain dental records, and order dental supplies and materials.

OTHER DUTIES

Prepare trays and materials for the dental procedure, Expose digital radiographs They may remove sutures, apply topical anesthetics, remove excess filling cement, and place dental dams on teeth to isolate them for treatment
Greet patients as they arrive to the office. Assist patients to complete all necessary forms and documentation.
Schedule, confirm appointments and register new patients using Dentrix.
Verify insurances and determine patient eligibility for those patients without insurance.
Answer incoming phone calls, retrieve and return phone messages.
Maintain patient treatment records in Dentrix.
Collect payment from patients at time of treatment.

QUALIFICATIONS

Be reliable, work well with others, and have good manual dexterity. Educates individuals in the nature of oral health related conditions and in the general promotion of oral health related disease prevention. Assists in the provision of technical assistance and health education to the community as requested. Graduation from an accredited Certified Dental Assistant. Minimum of three years clinical experience preferred. Ability to be clinically fluent in Spanish preferred. Knowledge of public health principles and practices preferred. Florida license to practice Dental Assisting Current CPR (BLS) certifications. ACLS preferred.

JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Requires a comprehensive knowledge of primary dental care in outpatient settings.
Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to perform administrative duties.
Ability to work independently and manage multi-functions.
Work harmoniously with other personnel. Give clear verbal and written instructions. Knowledgeable in the use of computers and Dental Software System I Dentrix.

PHYSICAL DEMANDSIWORKING CONDITIONS

Prolonged sitting or standing may be required. Physical movements and the degree of mobility normally associated with the practice of primary care dental assisting will be performed on a repetitive basis. Work under stressful conditions as well as irregular hours may be required.
Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, body fluids, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, radiation and other conditions common to a clinical environment may routinely be encountered.
Those physical movements and the degree of mobility normally associated with the practice of primary care dental hygiene will be performed on a repetitive basis. The ability to distinguish letters and symbols, as well as the ability to utilize telephones, computer terminals, and copiers is required. Possesses sight/hearing senses, or uses prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met. Work under stressful conditions as well as irregular hours may be required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Dental Director, Dentists, Dental Hygienists

COMPLEXITY

Position requires judgment and ability to follow task through to completion and ability to resolve undefined issues.

INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS

Must be able to communicate with patients and staff of diverse cultural backgrounds, in a sensitive, understandable and professional manner.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS

Position is exposed to confidential records and allows knowledge of personal personnel information, administrative information and all work of this position must be handled in a highly confidential manner.

EFFECT OF ERRORS

Errors can expose the Center to embarrassment and liability.

HOURS OF WORK

 A minimum of 40 per week and as needed. May require work on nights and some weekends. Employer guarantees to pay at least the Florida minimum wage. Help for Employer Information. Opens a new window.