Dental Assistant

Blue Sea Dental; Punta Gorda (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with monthly bonus

Medical insurance for full-time

Free dental care for team and family

Paid time off, holidays and vacations

Birthday day off

401(k) with employer match

Professional development and CE

Scrubs and lab jackets provided

Community service opportunities

Job summary

Blue Sea Dental is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our team in Punta Gorda, FL. You will work closely with dentists to deliver outstanding care, maintain sterilization standards, and support a fast-paced, friendly office environment.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of experience, strong leadership qualities, and a professional demeanor. We value flexibility in scheduling, provide benefits, and encourage ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• At least one year experience as a Dental Assistant.
• Team-oriented with a positive attitude toward teammates and patients.
• Focus on providing exceptional patient care.
• Able to lead others as well as accept coaching from others.
• Professional demeanor and appearance.
• Able to fabricate temporaries.
• Knowledge of sterilization and infection control.
• Competent in four-handed dentistry technique.
• Expanded function a plus.
• Experience with Dentrix a plus.
• Able to work early mornings or evening hours as needed.
• Desire to be part of a dynamic, upbeat office environment.
• Able to smile and have fun!

Responsibilities

• Be a team player with a positive attitude toward teammates and patients.
• Work alongside our dentists to deliver outstanding care to our patients.
• Have knowledge of sterilization and infection control.
• Be competent in four-handed dentistry technique.
• Have a professional demeanor and appearance.
• Be able to lead others as well as accept coaching from others.
• Want to be part of a dynamic, upbeat office environment.
• Be able to smile and have fun!

Skills

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Leadership

Sterilization knowledge

Four-handed dentistry

Professional demeanor

Flexible schedule

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

As a Dental Assistant you will be expected to:

• Be a team player with a positive attitude toward your teammates and patients
• Work early mornings or evening hours as needed
• Work alongside our dentists to deliver outstanding care to our patients
• Have a knowledge of sterilization and infection control
• Be competent in four-handed dentistry technique
• Have a professional demeanor and appearance
• Be able to lead others as well as accept coaching from others
• Want to be part of a dynamic, upbeat office environment
• Be able to smile and have fun!

Requirements

• At least one year experience as a Dental Assistant
• Team-oriented with a positive attitude toward your teammates and patients
• Focus on providing exceptional patient care
• Able to lead others as well as accept coaching from others
• Professional demeanor and appearance
• Able to fabricate temporaries
• Knowledge of sterilization and infection control
• Competent in four-handed dentistry technique
• Expanded function a plus
• Experience with Dentrix a plus
• Able to work early mornings or evening hours as needed
• Desire to be part of a dynamic, upbeat office environment
• Able to smile and have fun!

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary & monthly bonuses
• Medical insurance (for full-time employees)
• Free dental care for team members and their immediate family
• Paid Time Off (PTO), holidays, and vacations
• Paid Day off for your birthday
• Retirement 401(k) with employer match
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities
• Scrubs and lab jackets provided
• Opportunities to give back to the community