Dental Assistant: Chairside Pro with Growth & Training

Family Health Centers of Southwest Florida; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Health Centers of Southwest Florida is seeking a dependable Dental Assistant to support dentists in clinical and clerical tasks. Supervised by the dentist, you will assist chairside, help at the front desk, and participate in training toward Dental Assistant II.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, completion of a Dental Assisting Program, and a willingness to advance through formal education.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent training and experience.
• Graduated from a Dental Assisting Program.
• 1 year of 4 handed chairside dental assisting skills preferred.
• Must be willing to progress to Dental Assistant II through formal education.

Responsibilities

• Assist Dentists with all clinical and clerical procedures.
• Assist with all front desk duties.
• Assist Dentist at chair side.
• Take and record patient vital signs and history.
• Understand OSHA infection control requirements.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Customer relations

multitask

Manual dexterity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Dental Assisting Program graduate

1 year 4-handed chairside experience preferred

Tools

Electronic oral health record system

Job description

Family Health Centers of Southwest Florida is seeking a dependable Dental Assistant to support dentists in clinical and clerical tasks. Supervised by the dentist, you will assist chairside, help at the front desk, and participate in training toward Dental Assistant II.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, completion of a Dental Assisting Program, and a willingness to advance through formal education.