Dental Assistant Lakeland

Job Summary

HMC dental assistants play a crucial role in providing quality care to patients. Assists healthcare professionals and provides patient education.

Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in medical terminology are essential for success in this role.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive.

• Prepares patients for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
• Selects and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
• Manages infection control - prepares and sterilizes instruments and equipment
• Assists the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures
• Provides oral hygiene care instructions
• Educates patients on appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health
• Performs various office tasks as necessary
• Helps the office and Dentist with daily operations as needed
• Keeps the dental room clean and well-stocked
• Knowledge of Scheduling appointments
• Maintains accurate patient records
• Takes and develops dental x-rays
• Performs basic dental procedures
• Maintains accurate patient records
• Other duties as assigned

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Our associates may be required to perform other related duties as necessary to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Requirements

• Must be able to communicate in Spanish and English
• Current CPR certification
• Proven experience as a Dental Assistant or similar role
• Knowledge of patient assessment techniques and dental procedures
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and maintaining patient confidentiality
• Proficiency in dental practice management software
• Dental Assistant Certification
• A high level of professionalism
• Graduated of an approved dental assisting program with expanded duty functions
• Ability to be multitask and prioritize
• Previous experience with elderly care helpful
• Must have patience to deal and work with elderly and / or patients with disabilities
• Ability to handle patients' requests, concerns and complaints
• Work well under stressful conditions and treat patients with respect and dignity
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
• Understanding of patients' rights and responsibilities
• Able to write, read and speak clearly
• Capable to demonstrate empathy
• Capable of managing difficult or emotional customer situations by responding promptly to members needs and requests
• Must exhibit good active listening and comprehension skills

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Work Location

In person

Physical Requirements / Working Environment

• Able to stand, sit or walk as needed
• Able to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear; and taste or smell
• Able to kneel, crouch or stoop if necessary
• Able to lift up-to 10 pounds, bend, often move objects and assist patients to move
• Work in a well-lighted, clean environment
• Fast Paced environment
• Able to be as quick as the dentist, anticipating their needs during exams and different procedures to keep procedures running smoothly

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer

Humanitary Medical Center Inc reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description, as it desires. The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this

job. This is not an all-inclusive job description; therefore, management has the right to assign or reassign schedules, duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise.

Humanitary Medical Center Inc is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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