We are seeking a skilled and caring Dental Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in assisting dentists and hygienists during various procedures, including pediatric dentistry, general dentistry in a community health setting.

Mandatory skills/certification(s) Requirement:

• Florida Dental Radiology Certificate
• FL Dental Expanded Duty Certificate
• Bilingual (Spanish/English)
• FL driver’s license
• Current/active CPR certificate

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Specific duties include:
• Dental treatment
• Expanded duties as licensed by the board of professional regulations for certified dental assistant
• Will polish clinical crowns of teeth
• Will apply topical fluoride gels and varnish
• Will place temporary restorations and sealants
• Will remove sutures
• Will fabricate temporary crowns, pack cord and cement temporary crowns
• Four handed dental technique
• Will review medical history with the patient/guardian and take blood pressure
• Will complete the signs and symptoms and objective data of the SOAP notes and write up in the computer notes
• Will use proper barrier techniques
• Wll pass instruments while correctlyretracting tongue and/or cheek and while suctioning
• Will coordinate assisting methods, activitiesand actions with dentist’s actions
• Will adjust equipment and light source asneeded by dentist
• Will mix restorative materials and cements
• Proper operatory setup
• Will ensure instruments and equipment are outand in place before patient arrives
• Must be able to lift at least 10 pounds
• Radiographs
• Will maintain radiographic certification as licensed by the Board of Professional Regulations
• Will use ScanX phosphoric plates and EagleSoft software

Schedule:

• Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $20.00 - $21.31 per hour

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• X-Ray Certification (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Ocala, FL (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Ocala, FL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person