Dental Radiology - American Technology Consulting

WORK SCHEDULE: Ability for flexible days. Work FT or 2-3 days a week.WORK ENVORNMENT: Marion County Health Department or alternating school sitelocations.DRESS CODE: ScrubsTRAVEL: 10% of the time. May be assigned to a school site. Can ride with a stateemployee in a state vehicle. Normally will be an elementary school. Will be atthe school for the entire day, not travel required during business hours.EQUIPMENT USED: EagleSoft computer software, autoclave, dental equipmentJOB 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 crownsFOUR HANDED DENTAL TECHNIQUE * ** Will review medical history with the patient/guardian 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 cementsPROPER OPERATORY SETUP * ** Will ensure instruments and equipment are out and in place before patient arrives * ** Must be able to lift at least 10 poundsRADIOGRAPHS * ** Will maintain radiographic certification as licensed by the Board of Professional Regulations** Will use ScanX phosphoric plates and EagleSoft softwareSTERILIZATION * ** Will properly clean and sterilize instruments following dental clinic procedures** Will clean autoclave and clean the disinfect counters and environmentalsurfaces * *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 andmaterial used in the dental clinic** Must have a working knowledge of OSHA standards, dental infection control andhazardous 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 oralhealth record** Must have ability to enter information into EagleSoft electronic oral healthrecord** Bilingual (English/Spanish) – highly preferred** Pediatric Experience – highly preferred