Dental Assistant - Jacksonville, FL

Dental Assistant

Myers Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics - Jacksonville - BEACH location

Schedule: Monday - Thursday from 8am-5pm

Compensation: Up to $24/hour, DOE

Summary: Assists the Doctor with dental functions as well as the preparation/clean up of treatment areas by performing the following duties.

• Must have experience

Benefits:

401K

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

PTO

Responsibilities:

Prepares work areas to include stocking, setting up, breaking down and cleaning/sterilizing as needed, verifying lab cases are checked in and checked out for patients on the schedule, making sure proper tray set up.

Seats patients and completes the scheduled treatment, as well as provides oral or written pre-operative and post-operative treatment instructions, updating the Practice Management Software with new findings and next recommended treatment.

Assisting in the Hygiene Department with x-rays, etc. when needed.

Take necessary X-rays prescribed by the doctor following the Radiographic Imaging Policy (RIP).

Assists Doctor at chairside with four-handed dentistry, a variety of procedures and maintains Doctor's work schedule and patient flow between operatories, taking impressions per doctor’s recommendation.

Maintains general dental office equipment including but not limited to the suction system, X-ray processor and all sterilization equipment.

Follows all company policies and procedures paying special attention to patient care and safety.

Qualifications:

Dentrix experience [preferred]

EDA Certification

CPR Certification

X-ray Certification

1-2 years experience required

Job Type: Full-time