Dental Assistant with Pediatric Experience

Children’s Volunteer Health Network is a faith based non-profit mobile dental service that provides preventive and restorative dental care to underserved children at Walton and Okaloosa County elementary schools, located on the beautiful Gulf Coast of Florida. We are in search of a highly self-motivated Dental Assistant who has experience in pediatric dental care and can become a valued member of our Restorative Mobile Dental team. If you are an eager Dental Assistant who is looking to expand your career and immediately make an impact on the underserved children on the Emerald Coast, we would love to hear from you!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay:   Range $13-$18.00 based on experience; hourly, non-exempt position

Benefits:

·         Generous PTO and paid holidays in alignment with school schedules

·         403b retirement plan

·         Health, Dental, Vision insurance

·         Life insurance

·         CE reimbursement

·         BLS/CPR renewal

·         DA Certification renewal

·         Mileage reimbursement per current IRS guidelines

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift: approximately 6 hours patient care ; 2 hour administrative tasks

  • Monday to Friday

  • Follows school schedule with administrative duties performed during school closures

  • The Restorative Mobile Dental Clinic serves in the community during summer vacation

Clinical Setting:

  • Mobile Dental Clinic with locations at multiple elementary schools and charity partners

  • CVHN is an educational setting providing an Internship Program for Dental Assistants

Work Remotely

  • Yes. To complete administrative tasks during school closures.

Responsibilities:

  • Following HIPPA confidentially guidelines collects necessary patient information and accurately documents in patient chart -EPR

  • Provides hygiene care and post op instructions to patient/guardian

  • Assist our Dentists in the delivery of all necessary pediatric dental procedures, clinical charting, setup/breakdown and patient movement to and from classrooms

  • Strong communication skills to accurately deliver necessary information to dentists, patient, parent/guardian and other staff members

  • Build relationships and trust (with patients\guardians, team members and elementary school personnel)

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

  • Personal protective equipment provided and required

  • Temperature screenings

  • Sanitizing, disinfecting, and cleaning procedures in place

  • Highly recommended that children/patients to wear masks while waiting on the Restorative Mobile unit.

Qualifications:

  • Strong computer skills – electronic patient records in use

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, OneDrive, Microsoft Excel, Dexis, and Dentrix/Dentrix Ascend experience preferred

  • Must be organized, detail oriented, and accurate

  • Must be able to adapt to change when necessary & maintain a positive attitude

·         Must be willing to travel extensively to the multiple elementary schools we serve

·         Must be willing and highly motivated to aid in the education of our Dental Assisting Interns

Education/Experience:

·         Dental Assisting: 2+year (required)

·         Florida X-Ray Certification (required)

·         Current BLS/CPR certification (required)

·         Pediatric setting experience (required)

·         Certified Dental Assistant (preferred)