Dental Assistant
Apidel Technologies
- Ocala, FL
- Permanent
- Full-time
Work Schedule: Ability for flexible days. Work FT or 2-3 days a week.
Work Envornment: Marion County Health Department or alternating school site locations.
Dress Code: Scrubs
Travel: 10% of the time. May be assigned to a school site. Can ride with a state employee in a state vehicle. Normally will be an elementary school. Will be at the school for the entire day, not travel required during business hours.
Equipment Used: EagleSoft computer software, autoclave, dental equipmentJob Description:
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 crownsFour 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
Will pass instruments while correctly retracting tongue and/or cheek and while suctioning
Will coordinate assisting methods, activities and actions with dentists actions
Will adjust equipment and light source as needed by dentist
Will mix restorative materials and cementsProper Operatory Setup:
Will ensure instruments and equipment are out and in place before patient arrives
Must be able to lift at least 10 poundsRadiographs:
Will maintain radiographic certification as licensed by the Board of Professional Regulations
Will use ScanX phosphoric plates and EagleSoft softwareSterilization:
Will properly clean and sterilize instruments following dental clinic procedures
Will clean autoclave and clean the disinfect counters and environmental surfacesSkills/Education Needed:
Dental Radiology Certificate
Dental Expanded Duty Certificate
drivers license
Current/active CPR certificate
Must have a working knowledge of standard dental procedures, techniques and material used in the dental clinic
Must have a working knowledge of OSHA standards, dental infection control and hazardous dental materials
Must have a positive, helpful attitude toward dental director, dentist, students, staff, patients and their families
Must have the ability to enter information into EagleSoft electronic oral health record
Must have ability to enter information into EagleSoft electronic oral health record
Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly preferred
Pediatric Experience highly preferredPreferred skills
Dental Assistant