Oncology Dental Assistant, MCI Dental Service Office

Baptist Health is the region’s largest not-for-profit healthcare organization, with 12 hospitals, over 28,000 employees, 4,500 physicians and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. With internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences, Baptist Health is supported by philanthropy and driven by its faith-based mission of medical excellence.

For 25 years, we’ve been named one of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For, and in the  U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital Rankings, Baptist Health was the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida, earning 45 high-performing honors.

What truly sets us apart is our people. At Baptist Health, we create personal connections with our colleagues that go beyond the workplace, and we form meaningful relationships with patients and their families that extend beyond delivering care. Many of us have walked in our patients’ shoes ourselves and that shared experience fuels our commitment to compassion and quality. Our culture is rooted in purpose, and every team member plays a part in making a positive impact – because when it comes to caring for people, we’re all in.

Must hold a Dental Radiographer Certificate. The dental assistant is proficient at assisting in the examination and treatment of dental oncology patients under the direction of the dentist. Responsible for assisting the dentist in the examination of patients including obtaining dental imaging, conducting patient interviews, measuring vital signs (i.e. pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and recording patient information accurately and appropriately in EMR and/or patient’s charts.

Estimated pay range for this position is $22.53 - $29.29 / hour depending on experience.

Degrees:

• High School Diploma, Certificate of Attendance, Certificate of Completion, GED, or experience required.

Licenses &

Certifications:

• Basic Life Support.
• Expanded Functions Dental Assistant.
• Dental Radiographer Certification.

Additional Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Dental Assistant program as recognized by the American Dental Association’s Commission on Accreditation.
• Must hold a current Dental Radiographer certificate and graduated with Expanded Dental Function.
• Experience in oncologic dentistry and oral prosthodontistry strongly preferred.
• Must be a professional, organized, detail-oriented team player with effective interpersonal communication skills (verbal and written).
• Possesses a compassionate demeanor, excellent customer service skills and high ethical standards.
• HIPAA/OSHA compliance required.
• Ability to work in a high volume, fast paced environment efficiently.
• Proficient in computer applications and typing skills.
• Proficient in Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulatory guidelines and medical terminology a plus.

Minimum

Required Experience:

3 Years

EOE, including disability/vets