Dental Assistant / EFDA (Expanded Functions Dental Assistant) - (PSJ Dental Care) - Craig A. Sater, DDS, PA - Cocoa, FL

Dental Assistant / EFDA (Expanded Functions Dental Assistant) - (PSJ Dental Care) PSJ Dental Care: Cocoa, FL - Full-Time - Non-Exempt - $20 – $25 per hour (based on experience) Position Overview Outgoing and friendly Dental Assistant wanted to join our low stress, highly positive dental team. If you are looking for a place where you can make a positive difference for your patients and are a valued team member, then this is the position for you. We are well established, one doctor private practice, in a beautiful office with state of the art equipment including digital radio-graphs, intra-oral camera, Eaglesoft software and electronic (no charts) records. We are looking for an experienced, mature and compassionate team player to help us care for our wonderful patients. Key Responsibilities · Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey, as well as sustain patient comfort and provide appropriate education throughout treatment · Conduct a thorough review of the patient’s health history in order to provide quality care · Take and process x-rays and other diagnostic assessments (3D scanner, Intra-Oral pictures, etc.) · Ability to take quality impressions and bite registrations. · Perform additional expanded functions based on certification(s) to support patient care (coronal polishing, restorative functions, etc.) · Provide superior chairside assistance and cheerful environment to support dentist during a wide variety of procedures in accordance with the state dental practice act including but not limited to pediatric care, oral surgery, and general restorative procedures · Utilize Eaglesoft for patient scheduling and record keeping · Breakdown operatory rooms for doctors and hygienists · Sterilizing and disinfecting tools/instruments, equipment and operatories, sets up instrument trays and prepares materials for patient visit · Disposes of biohazard waste according to OSHA standards · Develop favorable relationships with all patients. Instruct patients and their family members on general oral health care and/or information related to post-treatment care as appropriate · Maintains necessary stock of supplies utilized by dental clinic · Follow maintenance schedules for flushing waterlines/suction lines, and/or waterline testing, autoclave, and compressor on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis · Monitor and aid in management of laboratory cases. · Other duties as assigned Qualifications /Experience · Minimum 3-5 year of experience as a Dental Assistant · Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) certification · Current Basic Life Support (BLS)/ CPR certification from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross · Nitrous Oxide Monitoring certification (Florida-approved) · Fabulous communication and customer service skills, must be a “people” person · Excellent computer skills, email, Microsoft Office and dental software (Eaglesoft) · Strong understanding of dental terminology and knowledgeable in all types of dental procedures · Organized, detail-oriented, and able to multitask · Strong knowledge of OSHA and infection control standards · Dedicated Worker, Team Player, Great Attitude and Motivated Self-Starter · Professional, punctual, reliable and positive work ethic Compensation · $20 – $25 per hour, based on experience · Full-time, stable position · Paid Time Off · Paid holidays · Supportive team environment · Opportunity to grow within the practice Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour Work Location: In person

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