Dental Assistant

Fruitland Park Dentistry; Fruitland Park (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO/Paid Holidays

Three-day schedule

Modern equipment

Teaching doctor

Job summary

Fruitland Park Dentistry in Fruitland Park, FL, seeks a Dental Assistant three days a week (Mon, Tue, Thu) from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Pay is $22–$24/hour, based on experience, with a set three-day schedule and PTO/paid holidays.

The practice focuses on restorative dentistry, including crowns, bridges, fillings, and dentures, serving retirees who value a calm, familiar environment.

Qualifications

• Florida Dental Radiography Certification (or ability to complete soon after hire).
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Solid infection control knowledge.
• Warm, patient manner with older adults.

Responsibilities

• Assist chairside through restorative procedures.
• Set up and turnover operatories.
• Take digital X-rays, impressions, and scans.
• Handle sterilization and infection control (OSHA/CDC), including autoclave logs.
• Keep charting accurate and current.
• Walk patients through aftercare.
• Track supplies and help with routine equipment upkeep.

Skills

Infection control

Patient communication

Education

Florida Dental Radiography Certification

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Dental Assistant — Fruitland Park Dentistry Location: Fruitland Park, FL (near Lady Lake and The Villages) Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday — 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. No evenings or weekends. Pay: $22–$24/hour, based on experience

We're a small, privately owned practice looking for a Dental Assistant three days a week. Our focus is restorative dentistry — crowns and bridges, fillings, root canals, dentures and partials. Most of our patients are longtime retirees who appreciate an unhurried appointment and a familiar face.

What You'll Do

• Assist chairside through restorative procedures
• Set up and turn over operatories
• Take digital X-rays, impressions, and scans
• Handle sterilization and infection control (OSHA/CDC), including autoclave logs
• Keep charting accurate and current
• Walk patients through aftercare
• Track supplies and help with routine equipment upkeep

What You'll Need

• Florida Dental Radiography Certification (or able to complete it soon after hire)
• Current BLS/CPR certification
• Solid infection control knowledge
• A warm, patient manner with older adults

Nice to have:

• 2+ years chair-side experience, CDA, EFDA training, or familiarity with Dentrix

If you have the right attitude and most of the skills, apply anyway — we'll teach the rest.

What We Offer

• $22–$24/hour with regular reviews
• A set three-day schedule with real time for the rest of your life
• Modern equipment and a doctor who enjoys teaching
• PTO/ Paid Holidays