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Gulf Coast Dental Associates

Dental Assistant

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What they do

A Dental Assistant assists dentists in caring for patient's teeth. Helps patients get ready for treatment; prepares equipment and supplies. May perform some dental procedures under the direction of a dentist, such as fluoride application, if allowed under state regulations. Works in dental offices.

$42,015 / year median in Florida

+31% projected growth

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Job Description

Dental Assisting experience required. Assist dental team in clinical procedures providing a high level of patient care and satisfaction while operating in a team-based environment. Handles a variety of clinical duties for dental office operations. These duties range in complexity and skill, and all aspects of the job require an exceptional level of customer service skills and a strong commitment to working well with patients, hygienists, doctors and other dental office team members. Prepare treatment room for patients by following prescribed procedures and protocols. Act as the support dental assistant for all Dentists within the practice Ensure sufficient supplies in treatment rooms at the end of the day Prepare patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating and draping patient. Review schedule and prepare daily activities for all doctors that they support Ensure proper supply of equipment and materials (stock operatories appropriately) and prepare operatories for dental treatments Suction and Water line maintenance Distribute and collect completed documentation from patients including medical history, enter into patient's electronic charting system, examine missing teeth, inquire if the patient has a chief complaint, and if the patient has ever had an oral cancer screening. Uphold office policy including

HIPAA & OSHA

Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed Other duties as assigned Dental Radiography Certification, Required Completion of Dental Assisting Program preferred Ability to assist dentist with managing medical emergencies; maintain CPR certification where required Display initiative by maintaining professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications and establishing personal networks

Job Type:
Full-time Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Experience:

Dental assisting: 1 year (Required) Ability to

Relocate:
Inverness, FL:

Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person