Hours of Operation:
- Monday: 8am-6pm.
- Tuesday: 8am-6:30pm.
- Wednesday: 8am-5pm.
- Thursday: 8am-5pm.
- Friday: 8am-12pm.
A career at Community Health Centers offers a unique opportunity to join a team that makes a real impact in our community every day, by improving individuals' health while enhancing their quality of life.
Top Reasons to Work at Community Health Centers:
- No weekends for the majority of our centers, 10 Paid Holidays and early Fridays.
- A great benefits package that includes healthcare coverage, paid time off, paid holidays, retirement plan, and more.
- Competitive compensation with advancement opportunities and tuition / training reimbursement.
- Awarded “Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in the Nation” for five consecutive years.
- Awarded “Top 100 Workplaces for Growing Families” by Orlando Sentinel.
- Modernized and attractive health centers, that patients love.
Job Summary:
Responsible for dental assisting duties listed in Florida Statutes 466 and Administrative Rules 64B-5, screening and preparing patients for treatment; assisting dentist in treating patients; educating patients; processing instruments; taking and developing radiographs.
Qualifications.
Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Dental Assistant diploma or certificate of completion from an accredited school or training program including dental radiology required.
- Successful completion of Expanded Functions Dental Assistant Certificate (EFDA) within 12 months from date of hire.
Experience:
- 2 years’ experience in a dental setting preferred.
- Must have the ability to effectively use computer software and an electronic health record system.
Certification/Licensure:
- Current/valid Expanded Functions Dental Assistant Certificate (EFDA) within 12 months from date of hire required.
- Current/valid BLS certification within 30 days from date of hire.
Special skills:
- Ability to stay positive in stressful situations.
- Ability to deal professionally with unhappy, fearful patients.
Other requirements:
- Able to work flexible hours and sites as needed.
- Must have a valid Florida Driver’s license.