Dental Assistant

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Are you a skilled dental assistant looking for a unique opportunity? Do you have a passion for dental care and the flexibility to travel? If so, we have an exciting position for you!

SUMMARY: DAWSON is currently seeking applicants to fill our Dental Assistant positions located throughout the State of Florida in support of the Medical Readiness Services for the Florida Army National Guard. Work is primarily on weekends, with some occasional weekdays. All work is on a part-time "as needed" basis.

We provide health readiness services to meet the medical and dental requirements to maintain a deployable military force for the Florida Army National Guard (FLARNG).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Complete event set up, take down, and maintenance of workstation equipment

* Assist during yearly examination/screening and ensure accurate charting on Military forms

* Assist during treatment services

* Provide Digital X-Rays to include Bitewings, PAs, and Panos

* Scan through documentation to identify Soldier's required needs

* Safeguard all patient information

* Ensures all actions comply with HIPAA and other appropriate federal and state laws and regulations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

* This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* CPR/BLS Certification

* High school diploma or equivalent

* A valid US driver's license

* Excellent customer service skills and experience interacting with difficult clientele

* Utilization of universal precautions for patient care

* 1+ years' experience in a dental setting

* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changes quickly

* Ability to work for lengthy periods and perform accurately with adequate speed

* Must submit no less than two professional references with a resume

Preferred Qualifications

* Active Florida Dental Radiographer certification

* Active DANB Certified Dental Assistant (CDA)

* Experience working in a Military setting

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

* Occasionally required to stand

* Occasionally required to walk

* Continually required to sit

* Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity

* Continually required to talk or hear?

* While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet

* Specific vision abilities required by this job include: Close vision; Distance vision; Color vision; and Peripheral vision.

DAWSON is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DAWSON offers a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.

DAWSON gives preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.