Dental Assistant (Pediatrics)

This position is for Pediatric Dental. A career at Community Health Centers offers a unique opportunity to join a team that makes a real impact in our community every day, by improving individuals' health while enhancing their quality of life. Top Reasons to Work at

Community Health Centers:

No weekends for the majority of our centers, 10 Paid Holidays and early Fridays. A great benefits package that includes healthcare coverage, paid time off, paid holidays, retirement plan, and more. Competitive compensation with advancement opportunities and tuition / training reimbursement. Awarded "Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in the Nation" for five consecutive years. Awarded "Top 100 Workplaces for Growing Families" by Orlando Sentinel. Modernized and attractive health centers, that patients love.

Job Summary:

Responsible for dental assisting duties listed in Florida Statutes 466 and Administrative Rules 64B-5, screening and preparing patients for treatment; assisting dentist in treating patients; educating patients; processing instruments; taking and developing radiographs.

Qualifications:

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent required. Dental Assistant diploma or certificate of completion from an accredited school or training program including. dental radiology required. Successful completion of Expanded Functions Dental Assistant Certificate (EFDA) within 9 months from date of hire.

Experience:

2 years' experience in a dental setting preferred. Must have the ability to effectively use computer software and an electronic health record system.

Certification/Licensure:

Current/valid Expanded Functions Dental Assistant Certificate (EFDA) within 12 months from date of hire required. Current/valid BLS certification within 30 days from date of hire.

Special skills:

Ability to stay positive in stressful situations. Ability to deal professionally with unhappy, fearful patients.