Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant

Location: Ocala, FL

Duration: Long Term

Responsibilities:

• 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 License
• Current CPR Certification
• Working 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