Job Description

Established in 1994, NiteLines USA has successfully delivered contract support services to more than 144 government institutions and medical treatment facilities across the country. We’re a dynamic and growing organization, offering a wide range of employment opportunities. We are seeking professionals and dedicated individuals to be part of our team, where integrity, respect, accountability, and collaboration are among our core principles. Work with a dedicated and caring organization and start doing your life's best work.

FL-DOH-Marion County-Dental Assistant (774427)

Pay rate : $21.31 hr

Temp ( 6 months+)

Job location : 1501 W. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, FL 34475 or alternating school site locations

Hours : 8:00am-5:00pm, Monday-Friday (full-time)or to work 2-3 days a week (part-time).

Work Environment: Marion County Health Department or alternating school site locations.

Dress Code : Scrubs

Travel: 10% of the time. May be assigned to a school site. Can ride with a state employee in a state vehicle. Normally will be an elementary school. Will be at the school for the entire day, not travel required during business hours.

Equipment Used: EagleSoft computer software, autoclave, dental equipment

Job Decription:

• 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.
• Will pass instruments while correctly retracting tongue and/or cheek and while suctioning.
• Will coordinate assisting methods, activities and actions with dentist’s actions.
• Will adjust equipment and light source as needed by dentist.
• Will mix restorative materials and cements.

Proper Operatory Setup

• Will ensure instruments and equipment are out and in place before patient arrives.
• Must be able to lift at least 10 pounds .
• Will maintain radiographic certification as licensed by the Board of Professional Regulations
• Will use ScanX phosphoric plates and EagleSoft software.

Sterilization

• Will properly clean and sterilize instruments following dental clinic procedures** Will clean autoclave and clean the disinfect counters and environmental surfaces

Requirements:

• Florida Dental Radiology Certificate.
• FL Dental Expanded Duty Certificate.
• FL driver’s license.
• Current/active CPR certificate.
• Must have a working knowledge of standard dental procedures, techniques and material used in the dental clinic.
• Must have a working knowledge of OSHA standards, dental infection control and hazardous dental materials.
• Must have a positive, helpful attitude toward dental director, dentist, students, staff, patients and their families.
• Must have the ability to enter information into EagleSoft electronic oral health record.
• Must have ability to enter information into EagleSoft electronic oral health record** Bilingual (English/Spanish) – highly preferred.
• Pediatric Experience – highly preferred.

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