What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Community Health Northwest Florida?
Single Mission, Multiple Impact – Join Us in Improving Community Health!
At CHNWF, we’re driven by a powerful vision: Community Health for All. As a Community Health Center, we don’t just provide healthcare—we strive to strengthen the foundation of our neighborhoods and communities. We are from the communities we serve, and we believe that improving health starts at home and expands into every corner of our society.
We’re looking for an enthusiastic Dental Assistant to join our passionate team. If you’re a dedicated healthcare professional with a heart for service, this is your chance to play a pivotal role in improving the dental health of our community!
What You’ll Do:
As a Dental Assistant, you’ll support our dental team in delivering top-quality care while creating a welcoming environment for patients. Your responsibilities will include both clinical and administrative functions, ensuring every patient has a positive experience while receiving the best dental care possible.
Key Responsibilities:
- Patient Comfort: Greet patients warmly and escort them to the operatory, ensuring they feel at ease throughout their visit.
- Dental Assistance: Assist the dentist with examinations, treatments, and procedures.
- Diagnostics: Expose and develop radiographs, record medical and dental histories, take vital signs, and assist with impressions.
- Oral Hygiene Education: Perform prophylaxis and fluoride treatments for children, and provide patients with oral hygiene guidance.
- Sterilization & Infection Control: Maintain a sterile environment by properly cleaning instruments, equipment, and the operatory.
- Post-Op Care: Provide patients with post-operative instructions and care, ensuring they feel confident in their recovery.
- Teamwork: Collaborate with dental, front desk, and patient services teams to ensure smooth patient flow and high-quality care.
- Inventory Management: Ensure a steady supply of dental materials by reviewing and restocking as needed.
- Patient Records: Maintain and update patient records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality in all interactions.
Why You Should Join Us:
- Impactful Work: Be part of a team that’s committed to providing healthcare to underserved communities, making a direct impact on the health of the people who need it most.
- Professional Growth: Opportunity to grow your career and expand your skill set with a dynamic, supportive team.
- Collaboration: Work alongside compassionate and dedicated professionals who value teamwork and patient-centered care.
- A Rewarding Career: Help improve lives in a role that combines technical expertise with a personal touch.
Minimum Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED
- Current CPR Certification
- Completion of a recognized and certified dental assistant program
- Successful completion of the Certified Dental Assistant Examination
- Florida Dental Radiographer Certification
Preferred Experience:
- Previous Dental Assistant experience
- Expanded Functions Certification
- Experience working in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
Key Skills & Abilities:
- Proficient in dental assisting principles and practices, including using dental instruments and equipment
- Strong communication skills, able to explain technical information to patients in an easy-to-understand manner
- Ability to maintain calm and professionalism in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of infection control protocols and sterilization procedures
- Familiarity with Dentrix software
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Physical Requirements:
- Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands for a variety of tasks
- Ability to lift and move up to 40 pounds
- Specific vision abilities, including close vision, color vision, and depth perception
Professional Expectations:
- Dignity & Respect: Treating all patients and team members with the respect they deserve.
- Quality: Delivering the highest standard of care with every patient encounter.
- Compassion: Creating a welcoming environment where patients feel supported and cared for.
- Community Commitment: Actively contributing to the health and well-being of the community.
- Empowerment: Helping patients take control of their health and well-being.
Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of patients and contribute to the health of our community? Apply now to join our dedicated team at CHNWF!
