Dental Assistant

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Borinquen Medical Centers is based in Miami, FL, and is seeking to hire a full-time Dental Assistant to join our team. The dental assistant assists the dentist and hygienist with a variety of dental services and examinations. You will possess specialized skills in understanding dental services and procedures as well as medical communication.

• Works chair side as dentists examine and treat patients.
• Prepares and arranges needed tools and instruments for scheduled procedures.
• Makes patients as comfortable as possible in the dental chair, prepares them for treatment, and obtains their dental records.
• Hands instruments and materials to dentists and keeps patients’ mouths dry and clear by using suction or other devices.
• Sterilizes and disinfects instruments and equipment, prepares trays of instruments for dental procedures, and instructs patients on postoperative and general oral healthcare.
• Prepares materials for impressions and restorations, takes dental x‑rays, and processes x‑ray film as directed by a dentist.
• Maintains dental supplies inventory, and orders and receives dental supplies.
• Performs a variety of office management tasks.
• Schedules dental appointments according to template.
• Ensures all payments are taken and pre‑authorization is checked before any procedure is rendered.
• Maintains an organized, clean, efficient, and confidential work area.
• Supports staff in assigned project‑based work.
• Uses Farm, Dentrix, Athena, or Outlook.

• Dental Assistant Technical Education from an accredited program.
• At least 2 years of experience as a Dental Assistant.
• X‑ray certification.
• CPR certification.
• Knowledge of office policies and procedures; knowledge of safety procedures and HIPAA patient confidentiality requirements.
• Basic computer skills.

• Medical, dental, vision, short‑term disability.