Oral Surgery Dental Assistant @ Imray & Gesek - Jacksonville (Park St.) - Dental Care Alliance

We are looking for an experienced Oral Surgery Dental Assistant for our office located in Jacksonville, FL. We are looking for someone to work Mon, Tues, Thur & Fri. We need someone who is caring  friendly and well organized. Someone who can relate well with the patients and put them at ease. The Dental Assistant should be able to follow instructions, and respect dental office regulations. Our office offers a warm and caring atmosphere. We are looking for candidates who have experience with IV sedations. If you would like to be a part of a great team, we are your future dental home! We offer full benefits, PTO and paid holidays! Hours are: Mon-Thurs 7:45 a.m - 5:00 p.m. , Fri 7:30 a.m. - 2:00 pm

• Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
• Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient.
• Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests.
• Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist's access; suctioning; passing instruments.
• Provides materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient's mouth.
• Provides diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies, pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts.
• Maintains patient appearance and ability to masticate by fabricating temporary restorations; cleaning and polishing removable appliances.
• Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory.
• Educates patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
• Documents dental care services by charting in patient records.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills:

• Experience working as an Oral Surgery Dental Assistant (With IV Sedation's)

#LI-CN1

#CAR