FL-DOH-Marion County-Dental Assistant
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Posted on:
26-08-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Dental Assistant Marion County FL (Onsite)
Location: Ocala FL 34475
Schedule: Monday Friday 8:00 AM 5:00 PM (Flexible: full-time or 2-3 days per week)
Duration: September 2 2025 June 30 2026
Interview: Webcam interview only
Dress Code: Scrubs
Travel: Up to 10% travel to elementary school sites (travel during business hours not required)
Job Overview
Seeking a licensed Dental Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support in a community health setting. The role includes expanded duties under Florida state regulations four-handed dental techniques radiography sterilization and operatory setup to ensure quality oral healthcare delivery.
Key Responsibilities
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Perform expanded duties as certified by the Florida Board of Professional Regulations (e.g. polishing crowns applying topical fluoride placing temporary restorations and sealants removing sutures)
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Assist dentists with four-handed dental techniques including instrument passing suctioning and equipment adjustment
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Review patient medical histories record vital signs and document clinical information in EagleSoft electronic oral health records
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Maintain radiographic certification and operate ScanX phosphoric plates and related software
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Properly clean sterilize dental instruments and maintain infection control standards per OSHA
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Prepare dental operatory ensuring instruments and equipment are ready before patient arrival
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Assist with pediatric dental care (preferred) and communicate effectively with patients and their families
Required Certifications & Qualifications
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Florida Dental Radiology Certificate
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Florida Dental Expanded Duty Certificate
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Current active CPR certification
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Valid Florida drivers license and clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
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Ability to pass Level 2 background check and drug screening
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Minimum 1 year dental assistant experience performing clinical and administrative duties
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Proficient use of EagleSoft ScanX and HMS computer systems
Preferred Qualifications
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Bilingual in English and Spanish (highly preferred)
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Experience working with pediatric patients (highly preferred)
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Knowledge of OSHA standards and dental infection control
Physical Requirements
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Ability to lift at least 10 pounds as needed
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