Dental Assistant

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