Dental Assistant, General Dental and Oral Surgery Clinic, Part-time, 3 days weekly ID-14106

May 7, 2025

Department: Jackson Memorial Hospital - (ACC Dental Clinic, General Dentistry & Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery)

Address: 1611 NW 12th Ave, Miami, Florida, 33136

Shift details: Part- time 3 days weekly variable days (24hrs weekly M-F), 8:00am-4:30pm and 8:30am-5pm (based on clinic)

Why Jackson:

Jackson Health System is a nationally and internationally recognized academic medical system offering world-class care to any person who walks through our doors. For more than 100 years, Jackson has evolved into one of the world's top medical providers for all levels of care, no matter if it's for a routine patient visit or for a lifesaving procedure. With more than 2,000 licensed beds, we are also proud of our role as the primary teaching hospital for the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Here, the best people come together to deliver Jackson's mission for our diverse communities. Our employees are committed to providing the best CARE by demonstrating compassion, accountability, respect, and expertise in everything we do.

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Summary

Dental Assistant performs various procedures in preparation of patients, aiding dentists during treatment, processing of X-Ray films and maintaining equipment. They will support our Ambulatory Clinics with general dentistry support as well as support for Oral maxillofacial surgery clinic.

Responsibilities

Monitors defined standards to determine the quality of patient care. Obtains and records patient information, medical history and dental treatment given on appropriate records. Answers telephone.
Performs CRT functions and makes patient's appointments. Assists dentists, as required maintaining awareness of patients growth and development.
Exposes and processes dental X-Ray or panorex units, taking into consideration specific ages, patients growth and development, and patients safety.
Charts conditions of decay and disease for diagnosis and treatment, as required.
Gives emergency treatment for local and systematic distress under medical direction while assuming that patient age specific needs are met.
Sterilizes instruments in autoclaves, dry heat ovens or with chemical disinfectants. Maintains equipment. Stores sterilized instruments and maintains asepsis during storage.
Performs routine maintenance such as lubricating of equipment or sharpening dental hand instruments. Maintains exposed X-Ray files in appropriate order.
Assists in training and supervision of dental assistants in training programs by demonstration of techniques, with regard to specific age population, patient safety, growth and development or other methods.
Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise). Performs other related work as required.

Experience

Generally requires 0 to 3 years of related experience.
Ability to multi-task in high volume busy dental practice.
Dental Assistant experience in general dentistry and oral surgery practice preferred.

Education

High school diploma is required.
Completion of Dental Assistant Program.

Credentials

American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and any additional applicable life support certification for Healthcare Providers is required upon hire with at least 6 months validity and maintenance at JHS for the duration of employment.
Completion of accredited school for dental assistants is required.

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