• Orlando, Florida
  • $19–$25 Per Hour
14 days ago

Job Description

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Competitive salary
  • Employee discounts
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
Benefits/Perks
  • Careers Advancement Opportunities 
  • Flexible Scheduling
  • Competitive Compensation
Job SummaryWe are seeking a qualified and caring Dental Assistant to join our team at the Orlando VA Healthcare System (OVAHCS)As a Dental Assistant, you will provide top-notch dental care that makes our clients feel like family. You will provide assistance to the dentist during exams and procedures and complete administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments. 
  • Be proficient in:
    • Four-handed dentistry
    • Oral surgery assistance
    • Periodontal procedures
    • Endodontics
    • Prosthodontics
    • Implant placement and restoration support
Responsibilities 
  • Welcome patients into the treatment area and make them feel comfortable
  • Discuss the dental care plan with patients and answer any questions they have
  • Take vital signs and accurately record medical history
  • Prep sterilized equipment and make it available to the dentist for exams and procedures
  • Assist the dentist during procedures and exams
  • Adhere to all health and safety regulations and office policies
  • Schedule appointments
Qualifications
  • a one (1) year dental assistant program accredited by the American Dental Association’s Commissionon Dental Accreditation (CODA).
  • Assistants must possess a minimum of one (1) year of experience as a dental assistant.
  • Dental Radiological Certificate is mandatory. 
  • Dental Assistants are required to hold a current BLS and/or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
  • A valid Tuberculosis (TB) test is also required.
  • Strong computer and data entry skills
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills
  • Ability to provide high-quality patient care
Compensation: $19.00 - $25.00 per hour

Numbers & Facts

LocationOrlando, Florida
Salary$19–$25 Per Hour

Skills

  • Administrative Skillsunmatched
  • Air Forceunmatched
  • American Dental Association (ADA)unmatched
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
  • CPR Certificationunmatched
  • Calendar Managementunmatched
  • Clinical Assessmentunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Consultingunmatched
  • Contract Managementunmatched
  • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
  • Data Entryunmatched
  • Dental Insuranceunmatched
  • Dentistryunmatched
  • Health Insuranceunmatched
  • Health Planunmatched
  • Healthcareunmatched
  • Hospitalunmatched
  • Implantsunmatched
  • Medical Recordsunmatched
  • Oral Surgeryunmatched
  • Patient Careunmatched
  • Periodonticsunmatched
  • Pharmacyunmatched
  • Project Management Softwareunmatched
  • Proposal Writingunmatched
  • Record Keepingunmatched
  • Regulationsunmatched
  • Respiratory Therapyunmatched
  • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
  • Sterilizationunmatched
  • Telephone Skillsunmatched
  • Vision Planunmatched

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