Marion County-Dental Assistant

Padmore Global Connections LLCFlorida, Florida, United States

12 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Permanent

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Job description

Work Arrangement : Onsite

Agency Interview Type : Webcam Interview Only

Engagement Type : Contract

NOTE : Applications with resumes in PDF Format will be automatically rejected. Only Word format resumes will be considered.

Short Description :

FL-DOH-Marion County-Dental Assistant - Opportunity to become permanent. Bi-lingual (English / Spanish) highly preferred. Pediatric Experience highly preferred.

Complete Description :

FL-DOH-Marion County-Dental Assistant

Position : Pay Rate : $21.31 / hr / Vendor Rate : $27.70 / hr

WORK SCHEDULE : Ability for flexible days. Work FT or 2-3 days a week.

WORK ENVORNMENT : Marion County Health Department or alternating school site locations.

DRESS CODE : Scrubs

TRAVEL : 10% of the time. May be assigned to a school site. Can ride with a state employee in a state vehicle. Normally will be an elementary school. Will be at the school for the entire day, not travel required during business hours.

EQUIPMENT USED : EagleSoft computer software, autoclave, dental equipment

JOB DESCRIPTION : DENTAL TREATMENT

Expanded duties as licensed by the board of professional regulations for certified dental assistant
Will polish clinical crowns of teeth
Will apply topical fluoride gels and varnish
Will place temporary restorations and sealants
Will remove sutures
Will fabricate temporary crowns, pack cord and cement temporary crowns

FOUR HANDED DENTAL TECHNIQUE

Will review medical history with the patient / guardian and take blood pressure

Will complete the signs and symptoms and objective data of the SOAP notes and write up in the computer notes

Will use proper barrier techniques

Will pass instruments while correctly retracting tongue and / or cheek and while suctioning

Will coordinate assisting methods, activities and actions with dentists actions

Will adjust equipment and light source as needed by dentist

Will mix restorative materials and cements

PROPER OPERATORY SETUP

Will ensure instruments and equipment are out and in place before patient arrives

Must be able to lift at least 10 pounds

RADIOGRAPHS

Will maintain radiographic certification as licensed by the Board of Professional Regulations

Will use ScanX phosphoric plates and EagleSoft software

STERILIZATION

Will properly clean and sterilize instruments following dental clinic procedures

Will clean autoclave and clean the disinfect counters and environmental surfaces

SKILLS / EDUCATION NEEDED :

Florida Dental Radiology Certificate

FL Dental Expanded Duty Certificate

FL drivers license

Current / active CPR certificate

Must have a working knowledge of standard dental procedures,, techniques and material used in the dental clinic

Must have a working knowledge of OSHA standards, dental infection control and hazardous dental materials

Must have a positive, helpful attitude toward dental director, dentist, students, staff, patients and their families

Must have the ability to enter information into EagleSoft electronic oral health record

Must have ability to enter information into EagleSoft electronic oral health record

Bilingual (English / Spanish) highly preferred

Pediatric Experience highly preferred

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Marion • Florida, Florida, United States