Come live, work and play where astronauts made history. Brevard Health Alliance, Brevard County’s only Federally Qualified Health Center, is currently recruiting for a key role-player to join us in the heart of Brevard County’s Space Coast.

Since 2005 our focus has been on putting the “community” in Community Health. As a Dental Assistant, you will be joining an organization that currently operates 10 clinics, a mobile unit, and multiple 340B Pharmacy Operations stretching along a 72-mile sun-drenched coast that calls the Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral, Melbourne, Palm Bay, Titusville and other communities home.

Not only will you contribute to helping deliver quality care to our 55,000-plus diverse patient base, but you’ll also enjoy our Central Florida lifestyle that offers both a big city feel, and small community connection. We’ve got a solid public school system, excellent colleges and universities, a robust local economy centered around high-tech, the aerospace industry and tourism. As a resident of Brevard County and BHA team member, you will find myriad social, cultural and entertainment activities right in your back yard, a bustling port where cruise lines depart weekly, with more attractions less than 60-miles away.

Not only will you contribute to the delivery of our Medical, Behavioral Health and Dental service lines, you will become a connected and engaged community member where ample life-partner employment opportunities abound.

Brevard Health Alliance offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive hiring package that includes a 401K with company match, a generous personal leave program, tuition assistance for continuing education, professional development and the opportunity for upward mobility.

Come launch the next step in your career where America launched its Space Program.

As our newest team member, you will enjoy working in a professional environment, surrounded by collaborative and supportive team members with the genuine opportunity to make a profound difference in the delivery of primary care and community health.

We are expanding, we are growing. And we invite your interest and application after reviewing the specifics and requirements for the Dental Assistant position listed below.

*** Brevard Health Alliance is offering a $1,000 sign on bonus for Dental Assistants***

POSITION SUMMARY

To provide superior quality, competitive value, and outstanding service by working interdependently with the Dentist and Hygienist to provide dental health care to patients of all ages. The Dental Assistant performs routine administrative and patient care supportive duties to assist the dental staff in the examination and treatment of patients.

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Graduate from a Florida Board of Dentistry-approved or Graduate from a Florida CODA-accredited dental assisting program or a minimum of three years’ experience in Pediatric, General, and Oral Dentistry in lieu of education.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• 2+ years current experience.
• Florida Radiation Safety coursework and X-Ray Certification to meet Florida Radiography Requirements.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association.
• Ability to work well in a team environment, remains motivated, is self-directed, and demonstrates initiative.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Completes patient chart within established standards. Verifies chart for completeness. Enters all applicable data into the electronic medical record system (EMR)/electronic Dental record system.

• Seats patient courteously, records vitals, triages as necessary and prepares patient for provider.

• Maintains daily patient flow to ensure patients will be seen as soon as possible using all available resources. Enters patient information and treatment into the electronic medical record system (EMR)/electronic Dental record system.

• Takes necessary diagnostic radiographs as indicated by treatment plan or provider.

• Assists with additional dental services, including but not limited to pediatric care, oral surgery, and general restorative procedures.

• Ensures all in-office preformed testing is recorded in appropriate logbooks.

• Disposes of biohazard waste according to OSHA standards.

• Prepares patient, sterilize, or disinfect instruments, sets up instrument trays, prepares materials for patient visit.

• Develop favorable relationships with all patients. Instruct patients and their family members on general oral health care and/or information related to post-treatment care as appropriate.

• Maintains necessary stock of supplies utilized by dental clinic.

• Maintains Eye Wash equipment log on a weekly basis.

• Disposes of biohazard waste according to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards.

• Weekly maintenance on dental units.

• Maintains supplies, equipment, and sterilization of hygiene instruments; maintains sterilization protocols and procedures and uses OSHA compliant techniques in sterilization and operatory preparation.

• Assists with discharging patients at the end of the visit.

• Establish favorable working relationships with all staff members associated with clinic operations including front office personnel, dental hygienists, dentists, and related staff.

• Works with business staff to ensure appropriate scheduling of patients and follow up.

• Completes additional projects as delegated by providers.

• Takes ownership and represents Brevard Health Alliance’s mission and organizational goals established by the executive committee. These include, but are not limited to: Productivity, Quality, Patient Satisfaction, and Employee Retention. It is the duty of each BHA employee to incorporate these goals into all daily work routines and strive to achieve and surpass all goals by working as a team. The mission and goals of BHA will be incorporated into each associate’s Key Performance Indicators and will be evaluated on a monthly and quarterly basis.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Visual acuity, hand-eye coordination, hearing ability and dexterity to perform clinical tasks and operate equipment.

• Standing, walking, bending, stooping, and lifting as job requires for possibly extensive periods of time.

• Handling, lifting, and moving of objects, equipment and supplies of up to 25 pounds as needed.

• Participation in BLS/CPR efforts in an emergency situation.

• Visual color acuity to perform point-of-care tests requiring color changes.

• Variable working hours and locations.

MENTAL DEMANDS

• Work in a stressful, public contact environment with patients and families of various ages,

cultures and socio-economic statuses.

• Professionalism, courtesy, and respect required when interacting with patients and staff.

• Concentration on multiple priority activities.

• Efficient response to emergency situations.

• Exercising of appropriate judgment when responding to emergency or complex situations.

• Responsiveness to needs of patient and Provider.

• Adaptation to changing situation.

• Motivation, self-direction, and demonstration of initiative.

• Maintenance of confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA.

Note: This position entails possible exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, bodily fluids, medical preparations, and other conditions common to a clinic environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Work Location: One location

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