Dental Assistant
BOND COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER INC.·Tallahassee, Florida
BOND COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER INC.·Tallahassee, Florida
The Dental Assistant supports clinical operations by assisting dentists during procedures, sterilizing equipment, and maintaining patient records. They also handle administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, verifying insurance, and managing patient documentation.
Description The Dental Assistant at Bond plays a vital role in supporting the delivery of high-quality dental care by assisting dentists during clinical propcedures and ensuring a safe, efficent and patient-centered enviroment. This position is reponsible for preparing treatment rooms, sterlizing instruments, maintiang accurate patient records, and providing direct chairside assistance across a range of dental services.
The Dental Assitant also supports patient education by explaining procedures, post-treatment care and oral hygenie practices. With a strong attention to detail this role reports directly to the Director of Dental Operations.
Work chair side alongside the dentist as s/he examines and treat patients; handing instruments andmaterials to the dentist, and keep patients' mouths dry and clear by using suction or other devices. Sterilize instruments and equipment, prepare tray setups for dental procedures, and instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care. Work directly with the patients, making them as comfortable as possible in the dental chair and preparing them for treatment. Under the direct supervision of the treating dentist, enter clinical notes and charting. Assist with periodontal charting as dictated by the dental hygienist. Schedule and confirm appointments, receive patients, keep treatment records, send bills, receive payments, obtain dental records, and order dental supplies and materials. Assist patients to complete all necessary forms and documentation. Prepare trays and materials for the dental procedure. Position is exposed to confidential records and allows knowledge of personal personnel information, administrative information and all work of this position must be handled in a highly confidential manner. Expose digital radiographs Removal of sutures, apply topical anesthetics, remove excess filling cement, and place dental dams on teeth to isolate them for treatment. Greet patients as they arrive to the office. Schedule, confirm appointments and register new patients using Dentrix. Verify insurances and determine patient eligibility for those patients without insurance. Answer incoming phone calls, retrieve and return phone messages. Maintain patient treatment records in Dentrix. Collect payment from patients at time of treatment. Requires a comprehensive knowledge of primary dental care in outpatient settings. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to perform administrative duties. Ability to work independently and manage multi-functions. Work harmoniously with other personnel. Give clear verbal and written instructions. Knowledgeable in the use of computers and Dental Software System I Dentrix.
Graduation from an accredited Certified Dental Assistant. Minimum of three years clinical experience preferred. Ability to be clinically fluent in Spanish preferred. Knowledge of public health principles and practices preferred. Florida license to practice Dental Assisting Current CPR (BLS) certifications. ACLS preferred. PHYSICAL DEMANDSIWORKING CONDITIONS: Prolonged sitting or standing may be required. Physical movements and the degree of mobility normally associated with the practice of primary care dental assisting will be performed on a repetitive basis. Work under stressful conditions as well as irregular hours may be required. Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, body fluids, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, radiation and other conditions common to a clinical environment may routinely be encountered. Those physical movements and the degree of mobility normally associated with the practice of primary care dental hygiene will be performed on a repetitive basis. The ability to distinguish letters and symbols, as well as the ability to utilize telephones, computer terminals, and copiers is required. Possesses sight/hearing senses, or uses prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met. Work under stressful conditions as well as irregular hours may be required.
A minimum of 40 per week and as needed. May require work on some weekends.
Market context
Florida dental practices commonly seek assistants with formal training, CPR, and state-required credentials, along with hands-on experience in chairside support or dental technology. Competition is often strongest for candidates who can show both clinical readiness and familiarity with patient flow, sterilization, and office procedures. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly confirm your certifications match the posting before applying.
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