Dental Assistant Tampa Bay, FL

Overview

We are excited that you are considering joining Nova Southeastern University! Nova Southeastern University (NSU) was founded in 1964, and is a not-for-profit, independent university with a reputation for academic excellence and innovation. NSU offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including tuition waiver, retirement plan, excellent medical and dental plans and much more. NSU cares about the health and welfare of its students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors and is a tobacco-free university.

We appreciate your support in making NSU the preeminent place to live, work, study and grow. Thank you for your interest in a career with Nova Southeastern University.

Primary

Purpose:

Provides hands-on support to students, residents, and faculty in the assigned clinic(s); prepares patients for dental treatments and sets up operatories. May sterilize instruments.

• Provides chairside assistance for students, residents, and faculty in designated clinics.
• Plans the set-up of the operatories, instruments, and materials according to scheduled procedures.
• Takes and processes digital x-rays and dental impressions.
• Assists with obtaining documents of patients’ dental history as well as overall health and medication history.
• Maintains operatories according to proper infection control protocols to ensure adherence to OSHA and infection control regulations.
• Enters data/patient information into electronic health record systems.
• Monitors inventory of dental supplies.
• May monitor oral sedation or general anesthesia procedures.
• May provide postoperative instructions as directed by the dentist.
• May assist with sterilization and dispensing of instruments.
• Completes special projects as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Knowledge:
  General knowledge of infection control and OSHA; customer and personal service; sterile techniques; inventory management; four-handed dentistry; x-ray techniques; HIPAA; MS Office Suite.
• Skills:
  
  Service orientation; complex problem solving; judgment and decision making; time management; active listening; speaking.
• Abilities:
  Manual dexterity; oral comprehension and expression; problem sensitivity; detail orientation; confidentiality; ability to multi-task; ability and willingness to provide coverage in other areas/facilities.

• Exposure to sharp instruments, disposable gloves, and PPE.
• Speech recognition and clarity; near vision; travel as needed; may work nights or weekends.
• May be required to sit or stand for extended periods and use various equipment.

Required

Education:

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Major (if required):

Required Experience:

• Level I:
  High School Diploma and 1–2 years of experience as a Dental Assistant in a dental office, or AA Dental Assisting Program.
• Level II:
  High School Diploma and 2–4 years of experience as a Dental Assistant, or AA Dental Assisting Program with at least 1 year of experience.
• Level III:
  High School Diploma and 4+ years of experience as a Dental Assistant, or AA Dental Assisting Program with 2+ years of experience, or Hygiene/Dental degree.

• Expanded Duties Certificate.
• Radiology Certificate or ability to obtain within 90 days from hire.
• Experience using EHR systems and dental terminology (Axium preferred).

Is this a safety sensitive position? No

Background Screening Required? Yes

Pre-Employment

Conditions:

Sensitivity Disclaimer: Nova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.

NSU considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status.