Dental Assistant

3 weeks ago


West Palm Beach, Florida, United States My Florida Corp Defunct Full time

About the Job:

This is a Dental Assistant position based out of the Florida Department of Health - Dental Administration Office. The successful candidate will work primarily with the Mobile Dental Sealant Program, performing various job functions under the supervision of the Dental Hygienist – SES.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide safe operation of mobile dental van and other dental vehicles while complying with organization policies and procedures and Florida's Department of Motor Vehicle regulations.
  • Ensure safe, dependable operations of mobile units and equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, proper cleaning of equipment, and complying with scheduled maintenance of all mechanical components.
  • Prepares mobile dental van for next day's services, including the disposal of gray water and the refilling of the freshwater tank.
  • Provides support to the dentist and all other staff as needed, including, but not limited to escorting children to and from classrooms, inventory control, prepares the mobile bus at the end of each treatment session for the next day, and assists in transferring dental charts to and from the Dental Administration.
  • Prepares client records and other materials necessary for patient services as needed. Provides appropriate instructions to clients prior to dental service. Prepares new patient charts and all related forms.
  • Reviews and is familiar with the contents of the respective statutes, administrative rules, departmental policies, protocols, and procedures relating to information security and confidentiality.
  • Performs clerical duties as needed by answering phone calls, checking client eligibility, scheduling appointments, assisting with the referral of clients needing further treatment, checks patients in and out of the mobile bus per the Dental program requirements.
  • Seats and drapes patients, sets up dental instruments, and ensures all equipment is in proper working condition for each patient.
  • Cleans and disinfects operatory before each patient is seated; sterilizes and disinfects all instrument between patients or as appropriate.

Requirements:

  • Ability to prepare, sterilize, and maintain dental instruments and equipment.
  • Knowledge of the rules of the road.
  • Knowledge of the procedures for operating a variety of motor vehicles.
  • Skill in operating a motor vehicle.
  • Ability to perform light maintenance and service work.
  • Ability to communicate effectively.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
  • Ability to lift and load/unload dental equipment as needed.

Working Conditions:

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration.

This position is designated as a sensitive position and required to maintain confidential information in accordance with Florida Department of Health (FDOH) Palm Beach County Health Department (CHD) Information Security Policy, Protocols and Procedures.

This position requires a valid Driver's License and travel throughout Palm Beach County is required.

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system.

E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.

This position may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section , F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.



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