DENTAL ASSISTANT
Company: The Brevard Health Alliance Inc
Location: Titusville
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Come launch the next step in
your career where America launched its Space Program. Brevard
Health Alliance, Brevard County’s only Federally Qualified Health
Center, is currently recruiting for a Dental Assistant- Float to
join us in the heart of Brevard County’s Space Coast. Since 2005
our focus has been on putting the “community” in Community Health
while delivering healthcare to more than 60,000 unique patients
annually. Brevard Health Alliance offers competitive salaries, a
comprehensive hiring package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision,
Short and Long-term Disability Coverage and a 401K with company
match, a generous personal leave program, a National Health Service
Corps (NHSC) Approved Site for Loan Repayment and Qualified
Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness, tuition assistance
for continuing education, professional development, and the
opportunity for upward mobility. We are expanding, we are growing.
If you would like the genuine opportunity to make a profound
difference in the delivery of primary care and community health, we
invite your interest and application after reviewing the specifics
and requirements for the Dental Assistant-Float listed below. This
position is for a float, and will be required to assist at any of
our clinics within Brevard county. Mileage is reimbursed. POSITION
SUMMARY To provide superior quality, competitive value, and
outstanding service by working interdependently with the Dentist
and Hygienist to provide dental health care to patients of all
ages. The Dental Assistant performs routine administrative and
patient care supportive duties to assist the dental staff in the
examination and treatment of patients. GENERAL EDUCATION
REQUIREMENTS Graduate from a Florida Board of Dentistry-approved or
Graduate from a Florida CODA-accredited dental assisting program or
a minimum of three years’ experience in Pediatric, General and Oral
Dentistry in lei of education. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS • Florida
Radiation Safety coursework and X-Ray Certification to meet Florida
Radiography Requirements • Current Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR
certification from the American Heart Association or the American
Red Cross • Ability to work well in a team environment, remains
motivated, is self-directed, and demonstrates initiative PRIMARY
ACCOUNTABILITIES • Completes patient chart within established
standards. Verifies chart for completeness. Enters all applicable
data into the electronic medical record system (EMR)/electronic
Dental record system • Seats patient courteously, records vitals,
triages as necessary and prepares patient for provider • Maintains
daily patient flow to ensure patients will be seen as soon as
possible using all available resources. Enters patient information
and treatment into the electronic medical record system
(EMR)/electronic Dental record system • Takes necessary diagnostic
radiographs as indicated by treatment plan or provider • Assists
with additional dental services, including but not limited to
pediatric care, oral surgery, and general restorative procedures •
Ensures all in-office preformed testing is recorded in appropriate
logbooks • Disposes of biohazard waste according to OSHA standards
• Prepares patient, sterilize, or disinfect instruments, sets up
instrument trays, prepares materials for patient visit • Develop
favorable relationships with all patients. Instruct patients and
their family members on general oral health care and/or information
related to post-treatment care as appropriate • Maintains necessary
stock of supplies utilized by dental clinic • Maintains Eye Wash
equipment log on a weekly basis • Disposes of biohazard waste
according to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
standards • Weekly maintenance on dental units • Maintains
supplies, equipment, and sterilization of hygiene instruments;
maintains sterilization protocols and procedures and uses OSHA
compliant techniques in sterilization and operatory preparation •
Assists with discharging patients at the end of the visit •
Establish favorable working relationships with all staff members
associated with clinic operations including front office personnel,
dental hygienists, dentists, and related staff • Ensures
appropriate scheduling of patients and follow up • Completes
additional projects as delegated by providers • Takes ownership and
represents Brevard Health Alliance’s mission and organizational
goals established by the executive committee. These include, but
are not limited to: Productivity, Quality, Patient Satisfaction,
and Employee Retention. It is the duty of each BHA employee to
incorporate these goals into all daily work routines and strive to
achieve and surpass all goals by working as a team. The mission and
goals of BHA will be incorporated into each associate’s Key
Performance Indicators and will be evaluated on a monthly and
quarterly basis.
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