What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at PanCare of Florida, Inc.?
PanCare is looking to hire a Full-Time Dental Assistant for our Panama City dental clinic! This is a full-time opportunity.
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am-5pm
Position Responsibilites:
- Assists dentist during examination and treatment of patients by performing the following duties:
- Provide diagnostic aid, including exposing and developing radiographs, taking and recording medical and dental histories, recording vital signs and taking alginate impressions, and pouring study casts
- Perform prophylaxis and fluoride treatments on children and deliver oral hygiene instructions to child and parents
- Prepare operatory, instruments, and patient for dental treatment
- May apply topical anesthesia as recommended/required preparation for dental procedures to be performed by the dentist
- Clean and sterilize (or disinfect when appropriate) instruments, equipment, operatories and laboratory as patient flow or procedures dictate
- Deliver post-operative instructions to the patient as prescribed by the dentist
- Possess a working knowledge of medical emergencies and assist in the management of them
- Assist dentist in screening and education programs, including off-site
- Assist the front desk staff when necessary to schedule patients, answer phones, and use the computer
- Restock operatories, order supplies, and maintain inventory control
- Maintain dental equipment, autoclave, x-ray equipment, and water system at specified intervals
Must be Certified by the State of Florida in Expanded Functions and Radiography.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Primary Care
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- What is your minimum salary ask?
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- X-Ray Certification (Preferred)
- EFDA Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Panama City, FL 32401: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person