Dental Assistant / EFDA (Expanded Functions Dental Assistant) - (PSJ Dental Care)

PSJ Dental Care: Cocoa, FL - Full-Time - Non-Exempt -  $20 – $25 per hour (based on experience)

Position Overview

Outgoing and friendly Dental Assistant wanted to join our low stress, highly positive dental team. If you are looking for a place where you can make a positive difference for your patients and are a valued team member, then this is the position for you. We are well established, one doctor private practice, in a beautiful office with state of the art equipment including digital radio-graphs, intra-oral camera, Eaglesoft software and electronic (no charts) records. We are looking for an experienced, mature and compassionate team player to help us care for our wonderful patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey, as well as sustain patient comfort and provide appropriate education throughout treatment
• Conduct a thorough review of the patient’s health history in order to provide quality care
• Take and process x-rays and other diagnostic assessments (3D scanner, Intra-Oral pictures, etc.)
• Ability to take quality impressions and bite registrations.
• Perform additional expanded functions based on certification(s) to support patient care (coronal polishing, restorative functions, etc.)
• Provide superior chairside assistance and cheerful environment to support dentist during a wide variety of procedures in accordance with the state dental practice act including but not limited to pediatric care, oral surgery, and general restorative procedures
• Utilize Eaglesoft for patient scheduling and record keeping
• Breakdown operatory rooms for doctors and hygienists
• Sterilizing and disinfecting tools/instruments, equipment and operatories, sets up instrument trays and prepares materials for patient visit
• Disposes of biohazard waste according to OSHA standards
• Develop favorable relationships with all patients. Instruct patients and their family members on general oral health care and/or information related to post-treatment care as appropriate
• Maintains necessary stock of supplies utilized by dental clinic
• Follow maintenance schedules for flushing waterlines/suction lines, and/or waterline testing, autoclave, and compressor on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis
• Monitor and aid in management of laboratory cases.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications /Experience

• Minimum 3-5 year of experience as a Dental Assistant
• Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) certification
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS)/ CPR certification from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross
• Nitrous Oxide Monitoring certification (Florida-approved)
• Fabulous communication and customer service skills, must be a “people” person
• Excellent computer skills, email, Microsoft Office and dental software (Eaglesoft)
• Strong understanding of dental terminology and knowledgeable in all types of dental procedures
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to multitask
• Strong knowledge of OSHA and infection control standards
• Dedicated Worker, Team Player, Great Attitude and Motivated Self-Starter
• Professional, punctual, reliable and positive work ethic

Compensation 

• $20 – $25 per hour, based on experience
• Full-time, stable position
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to grow within the practice