Compassionate Dental Assistant — Flexible Hours & 401(k)

Flamingo Commons Dental; Florida; On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

401k with matching contributions

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Flexible Schedules

Job summary

Flamingo Commons Dental is seeking a Dental Assistant to support our dentist during procedures. Responsibilities include preparing exam rooms, sterilizing equipment, taking X-rays, greeting patients, scheduling appointments, and maintaining records.

The ideal candidate demonstrates empathy, patience, strong communication, and a self-motivated work ethic. Experience 1–2 years preferred; we offer competitive benefits and a supportive team.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of Dental Assisting experience preferred.
• Outstanding professionalism, high moral standards, and a self-motivated work ethic.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build trusting relationships with coworkers and patients.
• Driven personality to strive to be the best and provide the best care.

Responsibilities

• Preparing exam rooms, sterilizing instruments, and ensuring equipment is ready for dentists.
• Knowledge of anatomy of the mouth and dental terms; understanding crowns, fillings, extractions, root canals and implants.
• Assisting dentists during procedures by handing instruments and anticipating needs.
• Taking and processing X-rays of patients.
• Greeting patients and scheduling appointments; advising on oral hygiene.
• Maintaining accurate patient records and processing payments; general administrative duties.

Skills

1-2 years dental assisting experience

Empathy

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Professionalism

Job description

Flamingo Commons Dental is seeking a Dental Assistant to support our dentist during procedures. Responsibilities include preparing exam rooms, sterilizing equipment, taking X-rays, greeting patients, scheduling appointments, and maintaining records.

The ideal candidate demonstrates empathy, patience, strong communication, and a self-motivated work ethic. Experience 1–2 years preferred; we offer competitive benefits and a supportive team.