Specialty Dental Assistant Float

Plum Dental Group; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 31,684 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Plum Dental Group is seeking a skilled Specialty Dental Assistant Floater for full-time or part-time coverage to support oral surgery, endodontics and periodontics teams. The role requires preparing operatories, assisting doctors, and maintaining patient records while delivering compassionate care.

You will join a fast-growing, dentist-owned practice that values teamwork, modern dentistry, and ongoing professional growth.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience as an Oral Surgery Dental Assistant.
• Radiology certification.
• Strong knowledge of computer programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in routine and more complicated surgical procedures.
• Update and maintain patient dental records.
• Ensure operatories are equipped with necessary tools.
• Sterilize dental instruments and maintain a surgically clean environment.

Skills

Computer literacy

Oral Surgery Dental Assistant

Radiology certification

Education

Certified Dental Assistant

Job description

Offering a Sign-On Bonus for a Skilled Specialty Dental Assistant to Join Our Team!

We are seeking afull-time or part-time Specialty Dental Assistant Floater to support our specialists. In this role, you’ll work alongside a variety of general and specialty providers, delivering exceptional clinical support and flexible coverage where needed.

This position requires a minimum schedule of three days a week.

Full Time Assistant Pay starts at $26/hour**
Part Time Assistant Pay starts at $23/hour**
**Compensation floors are based on candidate having at least 12 months of Dental Assisting experience, OR, being a Certified Dental Assistant

About us:

We are a team of passionate clinicians that support each other, have fun together and take care of our patients. We’ll take care of you too! We are growing fast and bringing new team members in to support our dentist‑owned, patient‑focused dental group. At Plum Dental, we practice modern dentistry using the latest clinical technology. We are so excited to meet you!

About you:

You are an experienced, highly skilled Dental Assistant with a strong background in oral surgery, endodontics, and periodontics, seeking an opportunity for continued growth and advancement. You efficiently prepare operatories for a wide range of procedures and provide seamless support to dentists, specialists, surgeons, and the rest of the clinical team. Driven by a passion for patient care, you take pride in helping individuals achieve and maintain optimal oral health. You’re a dedicated team player, eager to expand your skills and excited for the next step in your career

Your Strengths:

• Assist in the performance of both routine and more complicated surgical procedures
• Assist in updating and maintaining client dental records
• Ensure all operatories are equipped with the necessary tools
• Sterilize dental instruments and tools
• Prevent the spread of infection and disease by maintaining a surgically clean work environment

Your Skills & Experience:

• 1+ years of experience as a Oral Surgery Dental Assistant
• Strong knowledge of computer programs
• Radiology certified

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