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Dental Assistant

Integrity Placement Group
Saint Petersburg, FL, United States
$21-$32 an hour
Full-time

Dental Assistant

The Position : Under general supervision, provides a range of clinical, administrative, and staff support to a full-range dental services operation.

Assists in the performance of dental procedures; prepares and maintains dental equipment and supplies in accordance with established protocol, policy & procedures, and standards, and assists in the coordination of day-to-day patient administration, records management, and office support activities.

Our Client is offering the following compensation and benefits :

  • $21.00 - $32.00 Per Hour Based on Experience
  • Full Benefits (Health, Vision, Dental)
  • 12 days of PTO + 10 Paid Holidays
  • STD+LTD
  • Life Insurance
  • And much, much more!

Requirements :

  • Graduate of an approved Dental Assistant Program
  • Current CPR card
  • Required : Novice to six (6) months; Preferred : One (1) or more years of experience as Dental Assistant. Must demonstrate required Dental Assistant competencies.

Experience with electronic health records highly desirable.

Responsibilities :

  • Monday - Friday (8am - 5pm)
  • Responsible for knowing and following all dental policies and procedures, including documenting all patient interactions into EHR timely
  • Provides chair side assistance to dentist, residents, and students in the performance of dental procedures, to include operative, preventive, periodontal, endodontic, prosthetic, and / or oral surgical procedures
  • Mix cements, pour models, prepare bleaching trays / mouth guards, and other lab work as needed
  • Work with faculty and staff to insure the delivery of aseptic dental care to patients
  • Able to take proper radiographs in a timely manner, while following safety guidelines
  • Instruct patients in oral hygiene in a manner appropriate to various age levels
  • Prepares, sterilizes, organizes, and sets up dental equipment, ensures that all dental instruments are cleaned, dated, and processed according to established clinic guidelines and standards
  • Assist in organizing and controlling the use of clinical supplies. Reports to manager any questionable coding and / or charges entered by the health center sites
  • Demonstrates professional conduct by appropriate communications, respect and courtesy to individuals reports to supervisor
  • Attends trainings and seminars as required
  • Acts as a resource for providers with regard to correct coding

send an updated resume to [email protected]

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