Dental Assistant

Borinquen Medical Centers is based in Miami,Florida and is seeking to hire a full-time Dental Assistant to join our team. The dental assistant will assists 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.

Tasks and responsibilities

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• Works chair side as dentists examine and treat patients.
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• Prepares and arranges needed tools and instruments for scheduled procedures.
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• Makes patients as comfortable as possible in the dental chair, prepare them for treatment, and obtain their dental records.
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• Hands instruments and materials to dentists and keep patients’ mouths dry and clear by using suction or other devices.
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• Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment, prepare trays of instruments for dental procedures, and instruct patients on postoperative and general oral healthcare.
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• Prepares materials for impressions and restorations, take dental x rays, and process x-ray film as directed by a dentist.
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• Maintains dental supplies inventory, and ordering and receiving dental supplies.
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• Performs a variety of office management tasks.
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• Schedule dental appointments according to template.
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• Responsible for making sure all payments are taken and pre-authorization are checked before any procedure are rendered.
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• Maintain organized,clean, efficient and confidential work area.
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• Support staff in assigned project based work.
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• Use of Farm/Dentrix/Athena/Outlook.

Requirements

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• Dental Assistant Technical Education from an accredited program.
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• At least 2 years of experience as a Dental Assistant.
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• X-ray certification.
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• CPR Certification 5.
• Knowledge of office policies and procedures; Knowledge of safety procedures and HIPAA patient confidentiality requirements.
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• Basic Computer Skills.

Benefits

1. Medical/Dental/Vision/Short Term Disability 2. Company paid long term disability 3. Life insurance 4. 401K Plan 5. Standard Paid Holiday's 6. Vacation and Sick Time 7. Amazing Team & Atmosphere