Dental Assistant

Job description

Borinquen Medical Centers is based in Miami,Florida and is seeking to hire a full-time Dental Assistant to join our team. The dental assistant will assists Dentist and Hygienist with a variety of dental services and examinations. You will possess specialized skills in understanding dental services and procedures as well as medical communication.
TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Works chair side as dentists examine and treat patients.
• Prepares and arranges needed tools and instruments for scheduled procedures.
• Makes patients as comfortable as possible in the dental chair, prepare them for treatment, and obtain their dental records.
• Hands instruments and materials to dentists and keep patients’ mouths dry and clear by using suction or other devices.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment, prepare trays of instruments for dental procedures, and instruct patients on postoperative and general oral healthcare.
• Prepares materials for impressions and restorations, take dental x rays, and process x-ray film as directed by a dentist.
• Maintains dental supplies inventory, and ordering and receiving dental supplies.
• Performs a variety of office management tasks.
• Schedule dental appointments according to template.
• Responsible for making sure all payments are taken and pre-authorization are checked before any procedure are rendered.
• Maintain organized,clean, efficient and confidential work area.
• Support staff in assigned project based work.
• Use of Farm/Dentrix/Athena/Outlook.

REQUIREMENTS
• Dental Assistant Technical Education from an accredited program.
• At least 2 years of experience as a Dental Assistant.
• X-ray certification.
• CPR Certification
• Knowledge of office policies and procedures; Knowledge of safety procedures and HIPAA patient confidentiality requirements.
• Basic Computer Skills.

BENEFITS
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Short Term Disability
• Company paid long term disability
• Life insurance
• 401K Plan
• Standard Paid Holiday's
• Vacation and Sick Time
• Amazing Team & Atmosphere