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Monticciolo Family and Sedation Dentistry

Dental Assistant

Monticciolo Family and Sedation Dentistry, St. Petersburg, Florida, United States, 33739

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Overview Busy, privately owned dental office, is seeking an energetic and knowledgeable Dental Assistant with expanded functions and sedation experience. Our company features 12 locations with huge opportunities for internal growth. The ideal candidate will have a lot of experience in making temps. Dentrix experience is required. We look forward to having you join our team!

Benefits

Competitive wage

Paid time off

Paid Holidays

Bonus Potential

Health Insurance

401k

Responsibilities

Provides superior chair-side clinical support and assisting Doctors and Hygienists which includes but is not limited to charting, patient education, Operatory set-up and clean-up.

Manages the patient flow; redirects efforts to respond to changes, prioritizes next Operatory room for the Doctors, and updates the Doctors on the patients’ status.

Welcomes and greets patients in the reception area and provides a personal introduction including name and position.

Takes and processes X-Rays.

Perform patient hand-offs.

Enters and updates patient treatment plans at the direction of the treating Doctor using the company operational system.

Verifies the patient’s clinical service needs were exceeded and takes appropriate action when visits do not meet expectations.

Escorts the patient to check-out.

Completes sterilization processes for equipment and Operatory.

Monitors all laboratory cases and ensure they are ready for the next day’s schedule.

Maintains emergency kits and first aid supplies, emergency medications, and oxygen tanks.

Follows maintenance schedules for the processor, autoclave, and compressor on a weekly basis.

Identifies, reports and follows up on any maintenance issues in the office including dental equipment and hand pieces.

Maintains and updates the MSDS binder.

Follows OSHA regulations and MFSD safety requirements, including compliance with HIPAA guidelines, CPR, X-rays, and other required certifications and registrations.

Maintains and updates annual CE requirements as specified by the state.

Miscellaneous other duties as directed by supervisor.

Qualifications

Education Level: High School diploma or GED

Minimum 1 year job related experience

State requirements where specified

Physical Requirements: Mostly walking, talking, standing, and updating information in computer systems

Sedation experience

EFDA certification

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