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Dental Assistant

Lake Placid, FL 33852

Industry: Healthcare Job Number: CW1140641217 Pay Rate: $21.75 / hour

Job Description

Per Diem Dental Hygienists Assistant needed in Florida! 
Pay is $21.75 an hour
 
Job Summary: As a Dental Hygiene Assistant, you are an integral part of the care team in providing support to the office and assisting the professional dental staff with treatment. We are passionate about preventive oral health care and value our hygiene team. Join our dynamic dental practice as a Dental Hygienist Assistant! We pride ourselves on providing exceptional care in a supportive, friendly environment with opportunities for professional growth. 
 
This role is not open to sponsorship, only applicants eligible to work in the US without restriction will be considered.
 
Responsibilities:
  1. Prepare and set up treatment rooms, ensuring cleanliness and proper sterilization. -Assist Dental Hygienists during patient treatment progress.
  2. Update patient health history and chart treatment progress.
  3. Expose and develop radiographs (if certified).
  4. Educate patients on proper oral hygiene and preventive care.
  5. Coordinate with clinical staff to manage inventory and sterilization of dental instruments.
  6. Support the hygienist with patient scheduling and treatment recommendations and office recall systems.
  7. Perform routine tasks while ensuring compliance with the industry regulations including HIPAA & OSHA.
 
Required Skills & Experience:
  1. Candidates must have at least Six Months of hands-on experience as a Dental Assistant Or Dental Hygiene Assistant Or in a Dental Assistant Internship to be considered.
  2. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  3. Detail-oriented with a commitment to patient care and comfort.
 
Required Education & Licensure:
  1. High school diploma(or associates or higher) or GED. If you did not graduate high school in the States, then we MUST HAVE your high school information OR a higher education degree, but it must be an associate’s or higher(no vocational or certification education in lieu of a high school diploma)Associate’s degree or certification in Dental Assisting (preferred but not required).
  2. X-ray training certification.
  3. EFDA Certification (Preferred)
  4. CPR Certification (Required)
  5. Dental Radiography Certification (Required)- can also use a signed letter from a dentist you worked with stating you are trained and proficient in radiography.

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Meet Shane...

Shane s journey with Nextaff began in 2019, when he established a successful franchise in the Kansas City metro area. His experience as a Nextaff franchise owner provides prospective buyers with a completely transparent view of the Nextaff Franchise Opportunity. Prior to his time at Nextaff, Shane led large sales teams in the Financial Services and Medical Device industries, further developing his expertise in leadership and business management.

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Do you play sports?

Basketball! I was fortunate enough to play college basketball all 4 years and in 2013 we won the NCAA DII National Championship.

What do you love most about your current role?

Getting to know prospective franchise buyers. I love hearing about their goals and dreams they want to achieve through entrepreneurship.

What is your favorite color?

Orange! Yes, it is one of Nextaff s main colors but it was my favorite before coming to Nextaff. In the franchising world, I m known as Orange pants guy .

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Meet Cary...

When it comes to operating a staffing firm, Cary has worn every hat. From recruiting, to sales, to management, to ownership, he has been involved in every aspect of running a successful staffing business. He has successfully led three separate companies to the Inc. 500 and Inc. 5000 lists, which puts him in an elite class of staffing entrepreneurship. Combining that experience with a strong passion for entrepreneurs makes Cary an ideal leader for driving the Nextaff vision.

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Describe yourself in three words.

Loyal, Driven, Creative

Is there a mantra or affirmation you live by?

Do what you said you were going to do.

Do you have a celebrity doppelganger?

Back in the day, it was John Cusak. I want my two dollars!

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