Dental Assistant

Dental AssistantLocation: Ocala, FLDuration: Long TermResponsibilities:Perform expanded duties as licensed by the Florida Board of Professional Regulations for certified dental assistants.Polish clinical crowns of teeth.Apply topical fluoride gels and varnish.Place temporary restorations and sealants.Remove sutures.Fabricate temporary crowns, pack cord, and cement temporary crowns.Four-Handed Dental Technique:Review medical history with patient/guardian and record blood pressure.Complete signs, symptoms, and objective data for SOAP notes and document in EagleSoft.Use proper barrier techniques.Pass instruments while retracting tongue/cheek and suctioning appropriately.Coordinate assisting methods with dentist's actions.Adjust dental equipment and light source as needed.Mix restorative materials and cements.Operatory Setup:Ensure instruments and equipment are ready before patient arrives.Must be able to lift at least 10 pounds.Radiographs:Maintain valid radiographic certification as licensed by the Board of Professional Regulations.Operate ScanX phosphoric plates and EagleSoft software.Sterilization & Infection Control:Clean and sterilize instruments per dental clinic procedures.Maintain autoclave, disinfect counters, and environmental surfaces.Skills / Education Required:Florida Dental Radiology Certificate (required)Florida Expanded Duty Dental Certificate (required)Active FL Driver's LicenseCurrent CPR CertificationWorking knowledge of: Standard dental procedures, techniques, and materials used in a clinic.OSHA standards, dental infection control, and hazardous dental materials.Proficiency with EagleSoft electronic oral health records.Positive and professional attitude toward dental director, dentist, students, staff, patients, and families.Bilingual (English/Spanish) – Highly preferred.Pediatric dental experience – Highly preferred.Compensation: $21.31 per hour