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FL-DOH-Marion County-Dental Assistant - Opportunity to become permanent. Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) highly preferred. Pediatric Experience highly preferred.

FL-DOH-Marion County-Dental Assistant

Position: Pay Rate: /hr / Vendor Rate: /hr

WORK SCHEDULE: Ability for flexible days. Work FT or 2-3 days a week.

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/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 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
Required/Desired Skills

SkillRequired /DesiredAmountof ExperienceAbility to speak and understand EnglishRequired0Must have a Florida Dental Radiology Certificate, Florida Dental Expanded Duty Certificate and CPR certificateRequired0Ability to pass a level 2 background, drug screen and MVRRequired0Experience working as a dental assistantRequired1YearsExperience performing the duties of Dental Treatment, Four Handed Dental Techniques, Proper Operatory Setup, Radiographs and SterilizationRequired1YearsExperience using Eagle Soft, ScanX phosphoric plates and HMS computer softwareHighly desired6MonthsExperience with pedicatic patientsHighly desired6MonthsBi-lingual (English/Spanish)Highly desired0
Questions

No.QuestionQuestion1Your candidate's mandatory pay rate for this requisition is /hr., and the vendor rate is /hr. Do you accept this requirement?Question2Please list your candidate's email address.Question3Please list the city and state where your candidate currently resides.Question4How soon can your candidate start if selected for this opportunity?Question5Have 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?Question6If 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?Question7If 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?Question8Does 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?Question9Did your company verify the professional license required for this position is valid in the State of Florida and in good standing?Question10Is your candidate aware this is a contract/temporary position, and the agency does not offer benefits including PTO and paid holidays? Question114. Did you attach the Florida Dental Radiology, Dental Expanded Duty and CPR certificate for this candidate? Question12Does your candidate have a valid Florida Driver's License and pass an MVR?Question13Does your candidate prefer to work FT or PT?