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Flamingo Dental Design
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
Job Description
Dental Assistant Flamingo Dental Design Pembroke Pines, FL Job Details Part-time $17 - $20 an hour 20 hours ago Benefits Paid training Qualifications Foreign language proficiency Spanish Customer communication Dental assisting English High school diploma or GED Attention to detail Cleaning Experience working with individuals with language barriers Full Job Description Flamingo Dental Design We are a small and friendly established dental office, seeking a second dental assistant with a pleasant personality. We see patients on Tuesday's, Wednesday's and Thursday's and Monday mornings. We are flexible, willing to hire someone that wants Monday's and Friday's off or someone that wants to work 3 days a week and help with administrative duties on the 4rth day. We don't take HMO's or overbook. This is a relaxed environment with a smiley and efficient staff. We are looking for a competent dental assistant who will make our office more efficient and pleasant for patients, with excellent customer service. Dental assistants should be well-organized, with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible. Due to our location we have many Spanish speaking patients, so applicants MUST be bilingual (Spanish/English). Please do not apply if you are not bilingual. Responsibilities Welcome customers to the dental office Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed Sterilize instruments according to regulations Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry Undertake lab tasks as instructed Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked Schedule appointments Assist with payment procedures Skills Digital x-rays, temporary crowns Proven experience as dental assistant Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods Understanding of health & safety regulations Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus Good computer skills Excellent communication and people skills Attention to detail Well-organized and reliable High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)
Job Type:
Part-time Pay:
$17.00 - $20.00 per hour, depending on experienceJob Type:
Part-time Pay:
$17.00 - $20.00 per hour Expected hours: 24.0 - 29.0 per weekBenefits:
Paid trainingExperience:
Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)Language:
spanish (Required) english (Required) Ability toRelocate:
Pembroke Pines, FL 33025: Relocate before starting work (Required)Work Location:
In personBenefits
- Professional Development
- Dental Insurance