Ops Dental Assistant

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Requisition No:885252

Agency:
Department of Health

Working Title:

OPS DENTAL ASSISTANT -

Position duties & responsibilities:

The Dental Assistant position provides direct and indirect assistance to the clinical dentist in the chairside care of patients and performs expanded duty dental assisting functions as provided by the Dental Practice Act of Florida. General and daily supervision of this position will be performed directly by the Lead Dentist in charge of the clinic, to whom this position reports, and indirectly by the Dental Director and his/her administrative staff.

The Dental Assistant may also be called upon to manage certain clerical duties associated with the front desk position. This position is a floater position and must be able to float to different practices. The following job responsibilities are noted, and other duties may be assigned:

• Provide instruction in proper oral hygiene skills, including tooth brushing and flossing to clinic patients. Instruct patients in proper diet habits and explain the relationship of nutrition to dental caries. Distribute and explain patient education materials. Instruct expectant mothers of clinic patients(guidance).
• Perform other related duties such as inputting patient treatment data into the Health Department patient service HMS computer system and Eaglesoft.
• Participate on internal committees and attend required CHD meetings. Actively participant in the creation of an environment of positive teamwork with priority given to patient care responsibilities. Accurately completes Employee Activity Reports daily to be submitted on a weekly basis. Checks and responds to emails on a minimum of every day.
• Perform other duties as required.

Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position:

• Knowledge / certification as a Dental Assistant
• Experience working as a chair side expanded duty dental assistant in a family or pediatric dental practice.
• Certification/knowledge as an expanded duty dental assistant.
• Skills in performing basic prophylactic procedures and sealant placement on children.
• Certification to expose dental x-rays.
• Knowledge of film placing instruments.
• Understanding of processing techniques.
• Knowledge of all CDC and OSHA guidelines regarding infection control and blood borne pathogens.
• Skills in maintaining dental equipment in appropriately sterile conditions.
• Able to work quickly, efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to provide superior patient experience.
• Ability to relate to diverse clients.
• Ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

• A valid driver's license, free of major infractions and access to an automobile to be utilized for work purposes and willing to drive to multiple sites as required by program needs.
• Expanded dutycertificate.

• A minimum of one (1) year experience in a dental practice.

Bilingual, fluent in English/Spanish or English/Creole?

Mission:

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision:

To be the
Healthiest
State in the Nation.

Values:

I nnovation:
We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

Collaboration:
We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

Accountability:
We perform with integrity & respect.

Responsiveness:
We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

Excellence:
We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work:

BROWARD COUNTY

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. As an OPS employee, the benefits below are available:

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
• Participation in state group…