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