DENTAL ASSISTANT - 64004574 1

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DISEASE CONTROL DIVISION – DENTAL ASSISTANT

Responsibilities Completes monthly state dental activity reports and Ryan White demographic reports. Certification for X-ray operation and dental assistance is required. The incumbent will be in charge with initial & follow up interviews of dental patients as well as maintaining their records and scheduling their appointments. The position provides assistance to the Dentist and Dental Hygienist, and therefore, the incumbent will have to be able to maintain the equipment, prepare dental materials, sterilization and infection control. Chair side assistance: assisting the dentist in providing dental treatment. Patient management during dental procedures. Dental procedure isolation techniques. Prepares trays with instruments, supplies and equipment, passes them on to dentist or dental hygienist as requested. Sterilizes/disinfects and maintains the dental instruments and dental equipment. Cleans the instrument cabinet and maintains sterile supplies. Dental room treatment disinfections. Exposes and develops X-rays. Data entry input and retrieval into electronic health record, EagleSoft, CAREWare, e2Hillsborough, Health Management System (HMS) or any other clinical electronic database necessary to maintain the oral health program. Input may include clinical, administrative and/or billing information on oral health clients. Maintains records of the dental patients. Enters data on services performed by the Dental Clinic on a monthly basis. Business records management. Prepares the billing for Medicaid patients. Patient reception. Performs initial intake interview of the new patients of the Dental Clinic. Collects and records patient health history. Patient records management. Schedules and confirms initial and follow up appointments for the Dental Clinic. Preparation of dental materials: mixes cements, amalgam, composite, impression materials, prepares bite guards. Orders dental supplies, manages and maintains inventory for the Dental Clinic. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to operate Panorex x-ray equipment, bitewing x-ray equipment, autoclave/sterilizer Ability to operate commonly used office equipment such as computers, printers, fax machine, label maker, paper shredder. Ability to use Microsoft 365 applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, MS Teams). Knowledge of general office procedures and practices. Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work duties. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to learn and use multiple database systems, including but not limited to EagleSoft (electronic dental record), Health Management System (DOH electronic health record), e2 Hillsborough (Ryan White Part A electronic health record), CAREWare (Ryan White Part B & General Revenue electronic health record). Bi-lingual in English and Spanish preferred Qualifications Minimum: 6 months of customer service or administrative experience Preferred: Certification as a Dental Assistant Preferred: Dental X-ray equipment certification Preferred: Bilingual (English & Spanish) Benefits Annual and Sick Leave benefits Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options Retirement plan options, including employer contributions All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered. The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center View phone number on click.appcast.io). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. Veterans’ Preference Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. Pursuant to Florida law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Florida