DENTAL ASSISTANT - 64063892

Requisition No: 855763 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: DENTAL ASSISTANT - 64063892

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64063892 

Salary:  $33,760.00 - $37,564.80 annually 

Posting Closing Date: 07/14/2025 

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OPEN COMPETITIVE

Your Specific Responsibilities:

DENTAL TREATMENT

Expanded duties as licensed by the board of Professional Regulations for Certified Dental Assistant.

Will polish clinical crowns of teeth.

Will apply topical fluoride gels and varnish.

Will place temporary restorations.

Will place sealants.

Will remove sutures.

Will fabricate temporary crowns, pack cord and cement temporary crowns.

 

FOUR HANDED DENTAL TECHNIQUE

Will review medical history with the patient/guardian and take blood pressure as indicated by clinic policy.

Will complete the signs and symptoms (S) and objective data (O) of the SOAP notes and write up in computer notes

Will utilize proper barrier techniques as per OSHA guidelines. 

Will utilize proper barrier techniques including chin length face shield.

Will pass instruments while correctly retracting tongue and/or cheek; and while suctioning.

Will coordinate assisting methods, activities and actions with actions of the dentist.

Will adjust equipment and light source as needed by the dentist.

Will mix restorative materials and cements.

Will perform other duties as required by the dentist or clinic supervisor.

Will be prepared for a medical emergency in the dental clinic, alert the dentist in the clinic, call 911, alert the dental clinic supervisor and complete necessary paperwork.

Will obtain the necessary emergency equipment and supplies as directed by the dentist and provide the assistance necessary in an emergency and in the emergency drills. Perform CPR if necessary.

 

PROPER OPERATORY SET UP

Instruments and equipment out and in place ready before the patient arrives

Will maintain adequate inventory of supplies and equipment.

Will generate supplies and equipment requests as needed.

Must be able to lift at least 10 pounds.

 

RADIOGRAPHS

Will maintain Radiographic Certification as licensed by the Board of Professional Regulations.

Will properly utilize ScanX phosphoretic plates and the Eaglesoft software.

Will take diagnostic radiographs as prescribed by the dentist

 

STERILIZATION

Will understand and follow CDC protocol contained in the Infection Control Manual.

Will properly clean and sterilize instruments following dental clinic procedures.

Will utilize proper barrier techniques during cleaning and sterilizing.

Will clean and disinfect counters and environmental surfaces following dental clinic procedures.

Will test autoclave with biological indicators and keep a log of results.

Will clean autoclave as assigned.

Will remove trash and replace liners in cans as necessary.

Will clean chair suction traps and suction tubing, and central trap as directed.

Will dispose of biomedical waste in red bags and sharps as per FL DOH and CDC guidelines.

 

DENTAL MATERIALS

Will understand materials and use dental materials per FL DOH and manufacturer guidelines.

Will maintain an organized well-maintained storage area both for bulk storage and in the individual carts/rooms, with the lot number.

Will maintain an inventory so that the proper number of supplies are ordered to maximize the effective date and ordered at the proper Threshold so that items do not run out.

Will properly handle and dispose of all dental materials including sharps.

Will check the eye wash stations once per month and maintain a log with results.

Will properly maintain emergency kit/equipment and keep a log with results.

Will keep lab area clean and organized.

Will pour models, polish acrylic l