Dental Assistant @ Towncare Dental of Forest Hill

Posted on Sep 25, 2024 by Dental Care Alliance
West Palm Beach, FL
Health Care
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Overview:

Towncare Dental of Forest Hill looking to hire a Dental Assistant to join our practice! This position is for general dental assisting who have an interest in learning new Specialties! Candidates must be X-ray and EFDA certified in FL.  1-2 years experience preferred. You will greet patients, prepare exam rooms, and help the dentist during patient examinations and other dental procedures. Between patients, you will clean exam rooms and replenish supplies. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and be able to make office procedures as smooth as possible. This is a full time opportunity. We offer full benefits, PTO & paid holidays!

 Hours are: Monday to Friday with some Saturdays - from 8:00 am to 5:00 some days and 9:00 to 5:00 other days - Saturdays 8:00am to 3:00pm.

Responsibilities:

Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.

Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient.

Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests.

Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist's access; suctioning; passing instruments.

Provides materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient's mouth.

Provides diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies, pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts.

Maintains patient appearance and ability to masticate by fabricating temporary restorations; cleaning and polishing removable appliances.

Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory.

Educates patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.

Documents dental care services by charting in patient records.

Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.

Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.

Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.

Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Required Skills:

X-ray & EFDA license 

Experience working as a Dental Assistant

#LI-CN1

#CAR

Reference: 202412689

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Dental Assistant @ Towncare Dental of Forest Hill

Posted on Sep 25, 2024 by Dental Care Alliance

West Palm Beach, FL
Health Care
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Overview:

Towncare Dental of Forest Hill looking to hire a Dental Assistant to join our practice! This position is for general dental assisting who have an interest in learning new Specialties! Candidates must be X-ray and EFDA certified in FL.  1-2 years experience preferred. You will greet patients, prepare exam rooms, and help the dentist during patient examinations and other dental procedures. Between patients, you will clean exam rooms and replenish supplies. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and be able to make office procedures as smooth as possible. This is a full time opportunity. We offer full benefits, PTO & paid holidays!

 Hours are: Monday to Friday with some Saturdays - from 8:00 am to 5:00 some days and 9:00 to 5:00 other days - Saturdays 8:00am to 3:00pm.

Responsibilities:

Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.

Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient.

Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests.

Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist's access; suctioning; passing instruments.

Provides materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient's mouth.

Provides diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies, pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts.

Maintains patient appearance and ability to masticate by fabricating temporary restorations; cleaning and polishing removable appliances.

Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory.

Educates patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.

Documents dental care services by charting in patient records.

Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.

Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.

Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.

Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Required Skills:

X-ray & EFDA license 

Experience working as a Dental Assistant

#LI-CN1

#CAR

Reference: 202412689

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