Dental Assistant

Company: STI
Location: Ocala
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

DENTAL TREATMENT - Expanded duties as licensed by the board of professionalregulations for certified dental assistant - Will polish clinical crowns of teeth - Will apply topical fluoride gels and varnish - Will place temporary restorations and sealants - Will remove sutures - Will fabricate temporary crowns, pack cord and cement temporarycrowns FOUR HANDED DENTAL TECHNIQUE - Will review medical history with the patient/guardian and takeblood pressure - Will complete the signs and symptoms and objective data of theSOAP notes and write up in the computer notes - Will use proper barrier techniques - Will pass instruments while correctly retracting tongue and/orcheek and while suctioning - Will coordinate assisting methods, activities and actions withdentist’s actions - Will adjust equipment and light source as needed by dentist - Will mix restorative materials and cements PROPER OPERATORY SETUP - Will ensure instruments and equipment are out and in place beforepatient arrives - Must be able to lift at least 10 pounds RADIOGRAPHS * Will maintain radiographic certification as licensed by the Boardof Professional Regulations Will use ScanX phosphoric plates and EagleSoft software STERILIZATION * Will properly clean and sterilize instruments following dental clinic procedures Will clean autoclave and clean the disinfect counters and environmental surfaces - * SKILLS/EDUCATION NEEDED: Florida Dental Radiology Certificate FL Dental Expanded Duty Certificate FL driver’s license Current/active CPR certificate Must have a working knowledge of standard dental procedures,, techniques and material used in the dental clinic Must have a working knowledge of OSHA standards, dental infection control and hazardous dental materials Must have a positive, helpful attitude toward dental director, dentist, students, staff, patients and their families Must have the ability to enter information into EagleSoft electronic oral health record Must have ability to enter information into EagleSoft electronic oral health record Bilingual (English/Spanish) – highly preferred Pediatric Experience – highly preferred

Keywords: STI, Ocala , Dental Assistant, Healthcare , Ocala, Florida