Dental Assistant Job at Rural Health Network of Monroe County FL Inc
Rural Health Network of Monroe County FL Inc Key West, FL 33040
Provide quality care and services to patients by assisting dentists and other staff in a variety of patient care, office and laboratory duties. Affect the efficiency and productivity of patient flow through timely, accurate and professional preparation of patients and patient information, including taking and processing x-rays. On the job training is provided for those who do not have prior experience in the field.
Job Duties
1. Prepare and maintain dental instruments, materials and equipment.
2. Collect and record patient health histories (dental and medical) and record information for dentist’s reference prior to examination.
3. Help patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment.
4. Take and process x-rays.
5. Assist dentist chair-side by organizing and preparing instruments for dentist’s use and assisting as needed during procedures.
6. Advise patients in oral hygiene and dental care.
7. Follow through with post-visit duties.
8. Backup the PSR positions, provide relief and support to PSR functions and perform office duties as requested.
9. Interact positively with a diverse, sometimes difficult, and demanding patient population. Provide service in a manner that is appropriate for the patient’s age; demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to meet the patient’s physical, psychosocial, and educational and safety needs.
10. Demonstrate commitment to the mission of the organization in promoting dental health.
11. Read, write, and maintain patient records and related administrative documentation.
12. Utilize the requisite tools, systems, technology and equipment in the collection of patient data, records management and collections.
13. Demonstrate knowledge of dentistry procedures clinic infection control procedures, cleaning and sterilization of instruments, tray setup and materials.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
Masks required in clinic.
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Key West, FL 33040: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Dental Assistant license (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
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