Dental Assistant - Part Time

Florida OMFS LLC Port Charlotte, Florida, United States Medical

About this position

Description:

Are you looking to leave work and think that was FUN? Then look no further and come join our team at Florida OMFS. We are looking for like-minded people to join our group practice whose vision is creating beautiful smiles while creating lasting impressions and touching patients' hearts.


Work Hours 7:45 am-4:30 pm Monday and Thursday. Rarely would you have to work past these hours. We believe strongly in supporting a healthy Work-Life Balance.


ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES


  • Provides superior chair-side clinical support and assistance to doctors, 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 the next operating 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's 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 ensures 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 weekly.
  • Identifies, reports, and follows up on any maintenance issues in the office, including dental equipment and handpieces.
  • Follows OSHA regulations and MFSD safety requirements, including compliance with HIPAA guidelines, CPR, X-rays, and other required certifications and registrations.


Requirements:

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS


  • Education Level: High School, diploma, or GED
  • Job-Related/Industry Experience: Minimum 1-year job-related experience
  • Physical Requirements: Mostly walking, talking, standing, and updating information in computer systems
  • Demonstrating a positive attitude in the face of challenging situations
  • Background check required. 
  • Bilingual is a plus but not required.