FL-DOH-Marion County

Short Description:

FL-DOH-Marion County-Dental Assistant - Projected end date 6/30/24 - Opportunity to become permanent. Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) highly preferred. Pediatric Experience highly preferred.

Complete Description:

FL-DOH-Marion County-Dental Assistant

Position: Pay Rate: 14.68/hr

WORK ENVORNMENT: Marion County Health Department or alternating school site locations.

DRESS CODE: Scrubs

TRAVEL: 10% of the time. May be assigned to a school site. Can ride with a state employee in a state vehicle. Normally will be an elementary school. Will be at the school for the entire day, not travel required during business hours.

EQUIPMENT USED: EagleSoft computer software, autoclave, dental equipment

JOB DESCRIPTION:

DENTAL TREATMENT

- Expanded duties as licensed by the board of professional

regulations for certified dental assistant

- Will polish clinical crowns of teeth

- Will apply topical fluoride gels and varnish

- Will place temporary restorations and sealants

- Will remove sutures

- Will fabricate temporary crowns, pack cord and cement temporary

crowns

FOUR HANDED DENTAL TECHNIQUE

- Will review medical history with the patient/Client and take

blood pressure

- Will complete the signs and symptoms and objective data of the

SOAP notes and write up in the computer notes

- Will use proper barrier techniques

- Will pass instruments while correctly retracting tongue and/or

cheek and while suctioning

- Will coordinate assisting methods, activities and actions with

dentist's actions

- Will adjust equipment and light source as needed by dentist

- Will mix restorative materials and cements

PROPER OPERATORY SETUP

- Will ensure instruments and equipment are out and in place before

patient arrives

- Must be able to lift at least 10 pounds

RADIOGRAPHS

Will maintain radiographic certification as licensed by the Board

of Professional Regulations

Will use ScanX phosphoric plates and EagleSoft software

STERILIZATION

Will properly clean and sterilize instruments following dental clinic procedures

Will clean autoclave and clean the disinfect counters and environmental surfaces

- SKILLS/EDUCATION NEEDED:

Florida Dental Radiology Certificate FL Dental Expanded Duty Certificate

FL driver's license

Current/active CPR certificate

Must have a working knowledge of standard dental procedures techniques and material used in the dental clinic

Must have a working knowledge of OSHA standards, dental infection control and hazardous dental materials

Must have a positive, helpful attitude toward dental director, dentist, students, staff, patients and their families

Must have the ability to enter information into EagleSoft electronic oral health record

Must have ability to enter information into EagleSoft electronic oral health record

Bilingual (English/Spanish) - highly preferred

Pediatric Experience - highly preferred

Skills:

Skill
Required / Desired
Amount
of Experience
Expertise Rating
Move

Ability to speak and understand English
Required

Must have a Florida Dental Radiology Certificate, Florida Dental Expanded Duty Certificate and CPR certificate
Required

Ability to pass a level 2 background, drug screen and MVR
Required

Experience working as a dental assistant
Required
1
Years

Experience performing the duties of Dental Treatment, Four Handed Dental Techniques, Proper Operatory Setup, Radiographs and Sterilization
Required
1
Years

Experience using Eagle Soft, ScanX phosphoric plates and HMS computer software
Highly desired
6
Months

Experience with pedicatic patients
Highly desired
6
Months

Bi-lingual (English/Spanish)
Highly desired

Questions:

Question 1

Your candidate's mandatory pay rate for this requisition is /hr., and the vendor rate is /hr Do you accept this requirement?

Question 2

Please list your candidate's email address.

Question 3

Please list the city and state where your candidate currently resides.

Question 4

How soon can your candidate start if selected for this opportunity?

Question 5

Have you confirmed that your candidate is aware of AND can successfully complete the mandatory pre-employment screening requirements detailed in the Compliance tab of this VectorVMS requisition?

Question 6

If applicable (safety sensitive positions), do you attest that your candidate has provided consent to random drug testing pursuant to section 11.3 of the master contract?

Question 7

If applicable (safety sensitive positions), do you attest that your candidate is willing to adhere to any customer dress/safety equipment requirements, in compliance with ANSI and OSHA, and that such equipment will be provided at your company's/candidate's expense?

Question 8

Does your company have Professional Liability insurance on your COI in the amount of M/2M annual aggregate? Will you be willing to add Florida Department of Health Marion County and CAI as additional insured?

Question 9

Did your company verify the professional license required for this position is valid in the State of Florida and in good standing?

Question 10

3. Is your candidate aware this is a contract/temporary position, and the agency does not offer benefits including PTO and paid holidays?

Question 11

4. Did you attach the Florida Dental Radiology, Dental Expanded Duty and CPR certificate for this candidate?

Agency Interview Type:

In Person Only

Work Arrangement:

Onsite