Job Description
BILINGUAL PREFERRED
Assist a dentist, dental resident, or dental student in treating patients as outlined in the State of Florida dental laws. Assist with dental operatory set-up. Assist chairside, providing dental support services. Work with faculty members and staff members to ensure the delivery of dental care to patients. Assist for routine operative procedures using nitrous oxide, hygiene procedures and oral and IV sedations. Take impressions, place matrices and wedges. Process dental x-ray film. Assisting with orthodontic procedures- taking out and putting in wires. Instruct students on the appropriate role of dental assistants in the delivery of patient care. Assist in various fourhanded techniques, such, grasping and transferring instruments. Greet and prepare patients for treatment. Establish rapport with the patient to relieve anxiety. Assist with communication between faculty/residents and Spanish speaking patients. Maintain daily records and patient charts. Taking and processing radiographs. Placement of fluoride varnish during hygiene appointments. Instruct patients in oral hygiene. Package and sterilize clinical supplies and instruments. Assist in organizing and controlling the use of clinical supplies. Assist in surgical procedures at Physicians Regional Medical Center and/or Golisano Children’s Hospital. Maintain and clean operatory areas. Assist with stocking, and ordering. Assist in training new dental assistants. Perform other related duties (as assigned).
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Dental Assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
- English and Spanish (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Registered Dental Assistant (Preferred)
- X-Ray Certification (Preferred)
Work Location:
CDA/RDA License Required:
Company's website:
- https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/516213/dental-assistant-i-naples-florida - must apply also on the UF website to be considered
Benefit Conditions:
- Only full-time employees eligible
Work Remotely:
COVID-19 Precaution(s):
- Remote interview process
- Personal protective equipment provided or required
- Plastic shield at work stations
- Temperature screenings
- Social distancing guidelines in place
- Virtual meetings
- Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place
Work Location: In person