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Dental Care at Pelican Pointe
Dental Clinical Assistant
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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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
About us Dental Care at Pelican Pointe is the premier dental office in Venice! With a strong hygiene team and 2 highly respected doctors we will provide outstanding treatment to our community! Our Environment & Culture include: State of the Art equipment in large comfortable office setting. Growth opportunities, potential raises with potential for quarterly bonuses! On-the-job training and mentorship with career path trajectory unlimited! Strong team environment and excellent reputation in the area! Fun, focused, and productive atmosphere daily! Strong management support for an enjoyable work environment and growth potential!
Responsibilities:
- Support clinical treatment care with chart & operatory setup, assist during procedure, and operatory clean up .
- Sterilize and prepare instruments for dental procedures
- X-Ray and intraoral picture capturing.
- Digital Scanning patients for small and large cases.
- Perform dental charting and record patient information in electronic systems such as Epic and Dentrix
- Provide patient education with support during treatment plan presentation, escorting and caring for patient before ,during, and after treatment, and help with walkout & post
- operative care.
- Assist with dental lab procedures including fabricating temporary crowns.
- Follow aseptic techniques to ensure infection control
- Punctuality and present for every morning huddle
- Adhering to all OSHA and safety policies and procedures.
- Assist in supporting Doctor Schedule.
Skills:
- Knowledgeable of dental anatomy and terminology
- Proficient in assisting with various dental procedures
- Familiarity with medical coding for dental services
- Licensed & able to take x-rays.
- Knowledge of aseptic technique for infection control
- Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with patients and team members Licensing & Certifications FL x-ray certification is required