Dental Assistant Job at ❤️HEART OF FLORIDA HEALTH CENTER in Ocala

Overview

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Job Summary: Responsible for the clinical dental assisting duties listed in Florida Statutes 466 and Administrative Rules 64B-5, including but not limited to screening and preparing patients for treatment, assisting providers in treating patients, educating patients, and processing instruments, with adherence to HIPAA, CDC, and OSHA standards. The team member is involved in continual training and educating next generations of dental providers. Scope of practice includes clinical dental setting, mobile unit, school-based programs, health fairs, and medical dental integration program as needed.

Responsibilities

• Performs tasks within the scope of practice of an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant, including but not limited to:
• Identify patients using Double Identifiers – i.e., name and birth date.
• Document patients’ chief complaints in their patient’s own words.
• Collects and records medical history, list of medications and allergies, surgeries, hospitalization, and social/dental history record.
• Obtain and record in medical record patient vitals, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and/or glucose levels (when applicable), height, and weight as needed.
• Operates dental X-ray equipment and takes diagnostic dental X-rays as prescribed by the dentist.
• Handles dental instruments, including cleaning/oiling, bagging, sterilization/disinfection, and re-circulation following OSHA and CDC standards.
• Assists in educating patients and parents/guardians regarding oral hygiene, treatment options and plans, dental consent, and provides witness signatures prior to specialty procedures.
• Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry, including suction, handling dental materials, and transferring instruments.
• Assists in the monitoring of Nitrous Oxide Analgesia administration by the dentist.
• Performs operatory disinfection before and after dental procedures.
• Records accurate dental charting of existing restorations, new dental caries, and planned restorations.
• Records periodontal charting as needed for patients >18 years of age.
• Assists the dentist in completion of dental exam and procedure documentation and completes procedure codes at end of each visit.
• Presents treatment plans prepared by the dentist and obtains patient and/or parent signatures.
• Performs preventative dental treatment including but not limited to clinical crown polishing, tooth flossing, sealant, and fluoride placement as delegated by the supervising dentist.
• Provide patient education, including oral hygiene and post-operative instructions.
• Prepares, scans, and/or faxes referral, medical clearance, and other forms as needed.
• Monitors the provider schedule and ensures scheduling of all appointment slots per template.
• Collaborates with Senior Dental Assistants to perform the following tasks:
• Assists in maintaining proper inventory by monitoring material supply, instrument and equipment function and availability, and removing expired materials and damaged instruments.
• Assists in preparing orders and organizing dental supplies under the supervision of the office manager and the dentist.
• Assists to maintain the Log Manuals as directed by the Dental Practice Manager (DPM) and the dentist.
• Performs Autoclave and Ultrasonic equipment maintenance and utilization logs.
• Assists in maintaining the Emergency Crash Cart by monitoring supplies, removing expired items, and ordering new supplies as needed.
• Assists in monitoring of the AED battery and pad expiration, logs status, and orders replacement as needed.
• Assists in Dental Lab order submission, case receipt, and associated tracking logs.
• Assists in monitoring Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen supply, contacts vendor, as needed, for re-order, and ensures associated log completion.
• Assists in monitoring Amalgam Separator, changes, filter, and sends out for proper disposal.
• Assists in Waterline Preventative Maintenance through quarterly shock treatments.
• Performs dental water line daily maintenance, treatment and ensures filtration, as well as assists in quarterly water testing.
• Performs dental equipment maintenance and reports need for repair and monitors repair process.
• Ensures biohazard and sharps container maintenance and adheres to sharps protocol.
• Maintains dental equipment by changing filters, solutions, or chemicals following manufacturer’s recommendations, and cleans dental equipment in accordance with OSHA and CDC standards.
• Completes any necessary paperwork/data entry required into eCW medical record.
• Performs all sterilization and infection control procedures and adheres to HRSA, OSHA and CDC standards.
• Reviews dental provider schedule for no-shows, cancellations, and completes Pre-Visit Review Notes.
• Assists in onboarding and training as directed by DPM and Chief Dental Officer (CDO).
• Actively promotes and supports the positive image of the Dental Department and HFHC Inc.
• May be required to travel to other HFHC locations as needed.
• Assists with other clinical and office duties as delegated by DPM or assigned Dentist.

Qualifications

• Education and Training: High School diploma or GED required.
• Dental Assistant Diploma or Certificate of Completion from an Accredited Dental Assistant school or training program, including dental radiology, is required.
• Successful completion of an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant Certificate (EFDA).
• Current BLS certificate from an accredited AHA provider within 30 days from the date of hire – may be available from HFHC upon request.
• Minimum one (1) years of dental assistant experience preferred.
• Nitrous Oxide Analgesia Certification is required or willing to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Must have a valid Florida Driver’s license and reliable form of transportation.
• Behavioral Management: Experience working with children and comfortable working with patients of all ages preferred.
• Cultural Competency: Experience dealing with underserved populations and ability to relate to patients of all religions, ethnic and cultural backgrounds needed.
• Good Communication Skills: Must have good people skills and communicate following the HFHC Core Values.
• Emotional Intelligence and Adaptability: Must be able to stay positive in stressful situations and deal professionally with unhappy, fearful, and confrontational individuals.
• Adherence to Policy and Procedures: Must have a good working knowledge of dental terminology, dental policies & procedures, and oral health issues. Team member must follow the organizational and department professional code of conduct.
• Time Management Skills: Must be able to organize and prioritize workload.
• Manual Dexterity for the utilization of specialized equipment, i.e. prophylaxis slow speed handpiece.
• Competent in General Office Skills such as computers (Microsoft Office products, EHR i.e. eCW), faxes, telephones, and copy machines.
• Teamwork: Must be team-oriented and maintain an effective and positive professional working relationship with all clinical and nonclinical staff, including but not limited to other Dental Assistants, Patient Service Representative, Senior Dental Staff, Dental Practice Manager, Hygienists, Dentists and Chief Dental Officer.
• Proactive Attitude: Must be willing to train in additional duties and expanded functions to grow professionally within the organization.
• Flexibility and Attendance: Must be able to work flexible hours and at various sites as needed or assigned by the Dental Practice Manager and Chief Dental Officer. Minimum expectation is Monday to Friday schedule 7:45 am to 5pm.
• Bilingual a plus: Spanish speaker preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to stand or sit chairside for extended periods of time.