Dental Assistant: Chairside Support & Operatory Prep

Nova Southeastern University; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Southwestern University is seeking a Dental Assistant to provide hands-on support in designated clinics, preparing patients for treatments and setting up operatories. The role includes chairside assistance, x-ray taking, and maintaining infection control per OSHA standards.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or AA Dental Assisting Program, with 1–2 years of experience or equivalent training. Some travel between clinics may be required and coverage in other areas could be necessary.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• 1–2 years as a Dental Assistant preferred or completion of AA Dental Assisting Program.
• Experience with EHR systems and dental terminology advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance for students, residents, and faculty.
• Set up operatories and prepare instruments/materials for procedures.
• Take and process digital x-rays and dental impressions.
• Maintain infection control and OSHA compliance in operatories.
• Enter patient data into electronic health records.

Skills

Infection control

Customer service

Sterile techniques

HIPAA

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

AA Dental Assisting Program

Tools

Axium dental software

Job description

Nova Southwestern University is seeking a Dental Assistant to provide hands-on support in designated clinics, preparing patients for treatments and setting up operatories. The role includes chairside assistance, x-ray taking, and maintaining infection control per OSHA standards.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or AA Dental Assisting Program, with 1–2 years of experience or equivalent training. Some travel between clinics may be required and coverage in other areas could be necessary.