Travel Dental Assistant
Orlando, FL
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied
5x8 hrs

Amergis is searching for qualified Dental Assistants for our client, the Orlando Veterans Affairs Medical Center and associated surrounding clinics:

Lake Nona (Orlando VA Medical Center) – 13800 Veterans Way Orlando, FL 32827

Viera VA Clinic – 2900 Veterans Way Viera, FL 32940

Daytona Beach VA Clinic – 1776 N. Williamson Blvd Daytona Beach, FL 32117

Lake Baldwin VA Clinic – 5201 Raymond Street Orlando, FL 32803

In addition to Amergis' standard benefits package, we are also offering the following:

• $22.84 + $5.09/hour, total pay per hour $27.93/hour
• 2 weeks accrued paid time off
• Up to 56 hours of accrued paid sick leave
• 11 paid federal holidays, regardless of actually working

Schedule:

Dental Assistants will provide services Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Schedule adjustments may be required based on operational needs. When changes to the established schedule are necessary, the Government will provide the Contractor with a minimum of two (2) weeks’ advance notice whenever possible.

Minimum Requirements:

Dental Assistants must have successfully completed a one (1) year dental assistant program accredited by the American Dental Association’s Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). 

Additionally, Dental Assistants must possess a minimum of one (1) years’ experience as a dental assistant. 

Dental Assistants must be competent in using four-handed dentistry, assisting with specialty procedures such as oral surgery, periodontal therapy, endodontics, prosthodontics and implant placement and restorations. 

A Dental Radiological Certificate is mandatory.

Dental Assistants are required to hold a current Basic Life Support (BLS) and/or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification. 

A valid Tuberculosis (TB) test is also required.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist with general and specialty dental procedures, including oral surgery, endodontics, and periodontics.

Prepare, maintain, and sanitize operatories and surgical suites in compliance with infection control and sterilization standards.

Obtain diagnostic-quality dental images using proper safety protocols.

Monitor patient comfort, safety, and vital signs during treatment and sedation procedures.

Provide patient education, post-operative instructions, and outstanding customer service.

Schedule appointments, maintain patient records, assist with charting, and perform administrative duties.

Protect patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and facility policies.

Perform approved direct patient care duties, including impressions, temporary crown fabrication, coronal polishing, rubber dam placement, and suture removal.

Complete dental laboratory functions, including pouring impressions, preparing study models, and fabricating trays and bite rims.

Participate in required training, education, and safety programs.

Benefits At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs 

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status. 
About Amergis Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.  
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.