Dental Assistant

Star Dental Partners; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly Employee Incentive Bonus

401(k)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Professional development support

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Long-Term Disability

Career growth

EAP for employees

Job summary

A local dental practice in Orlando, Florida is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant to join their collaborative team. The role involves assisting dentists during procedures, managing front-desk tasks, and ensuring patient comfort throughout treatments. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years' experience in general dentistry, strong communication skills in English and Spanish, and the ability to multitask effectively in a busy environment. The position comes with various benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of general dentistry experience, including ortho aligners and CEREC.
• Strong front-desk experience with insurance verification and patient check-in/out.
• Knowledge of sterilization methods and health & safety regulations.
• Knowledge of dental instruments, sterilization methods, and health & safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists chairside during procedures.
• Perform front-desk duties: check-in/out, answer phones, verify insurance.
• Prepare patients for treatments and provide post-operative care instructions.
• Prepare patients for treatments, ensuring comfort.
• Set up instruments, equipment, and dental materials as needed.
• Sterilize instruments according to regulations.
• Maintain accurate patient records.
• Handle lab tasks as instructed.
• Provide post‑operative care instructions to patients.
• Keep operatories clean and stocked.
• Communicate in English and Spanish.
• Use digital software for records and treatment planning.
• Multitask and work proactively in a high‑volume environment.
• Present treatment plans to patients.

Skills

General dentistry experience

Front-desk experience

Knowledge of dental instruments

Communication in English and Spanish

Multitasking

Tools

Practice management software

Instruments sterilization

Job description

Dental Assistant – Full‑time position at Orlando Dental Group located in Orlando, Florida.

Join our collaborative, high‑quality clinical, business, and operations team.

Location

Orlando, Florida.

Schedule

Monday through Thursday: 7:45 am – 5:30 pm. Fridays available as needed.

Benefits

• Monthly Employee Incentive Bonus
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Company Holidays, Bereavement, and Jury Duty
• Paid Basic Life & AD&D insurance
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Short‑Term Disability
• Long‑Term Disability
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Voluntary Life, Disability, Pet & AD&D Insurance
• Accidental Injury, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity plans with wellness incentives
• Patient‑centric community approach
• Work/life balance
• Opportunity for career growth
• Professional development and continuing education support
• Strong business and operational teams
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and households

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists chairside during procedures.
• Welcome and greet patients.
• Perform front‑desk duties: check‑in/out, answer phones, verify insurance, and related tasks.
• Prepare patients for treatments, ensuring comfort.
• Select and set up instrumentation, equipment, and dental materials as needed.
• Perform instrument sterilization according to regulations.
• Maintain accurate patient records.
• Handle lab tasks as instructed.
• Provide post‑operative care instructions to patients.
• Maintain clean and stocked operatories.
• Adhere to Florida Essential Functions for Dental Assistants.
• Communicate effectively in English and Spanish.
• Utilize digital software for records and treatment planning.
• Multitask and be proactive in a high‑volume environment.
• Present treatment plans to patients.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of general dentistry experience, including ortho aligners, CEREC, 3‑D printers, scanners, x‑rays, impressions, temporary crowns, and treatment presentation.
• Strong front‑desk experience – insurance verification, patient check‑in/out, phone handling.
• Organized, proactive, and able to multitask.
• Knowledge of dental instruments, sterilization methods, and health & safety regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills: positive energy, empathetic, kind, outgoing.