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Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant

Community Health CentersWinter Garden, Florida, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
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Job description

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" in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022.
  • 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 9 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.
  • Other requirements :

  • Able to work flexible hours and sites as needed.
  • Must have a valid Florida Driver's license.
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