Dental Assistant — Chairside, X-ray & Clinic Support

Nova Southeastern University; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Southwestern University in Clearwater, FL is seeking a Dental Assistant to support students, residents, and faculty in clinic settings. You will prepare operatories, assist with procedures, and handle digital radiographs and patient records.

The role emphasizes infection control, patient care, and accurate documentation in electronic health records. Certification in dental assisting and experience with four-handed dentistry are preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of infection control and OSHA protocols.
• Customer and Personal Service principles.
• Knowledge of sterile techniques and four-handed dentistry.
• Knowledge of inventory management and HIPAA.
• Proficient knowledge of x-ray techniques.
• MS Office Suite proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access).

Responsibilities

• Provides chairside assistance for students, residents, and faculty in designated clinics.
• Plans the operatories setup with instruments and materials per procedures.
• Takes and processes digital x-rays and dental impressions.
• Maintains infection control protocols in operatories per OSHA guidelines.
• Enters patient data into electronic health record systems.
• Monitors inventory of dental supplies and equipment.

Skills

Infection control

Patient service

HIPAA knowledge

MS Office proficiency

X-ray techniques

Four-handed dentistry

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Axium dental software

Job description

Nova Southwestern University in Clearwater, FL is seeking a Dental Assistant to support students, residents, and faculty in clinic settings. You will prepare operatories, assist with procedures, and handle digital radiographs and patient records.

The role emphasizes infection control, patient care, and accurate documentation in electronic health records. Certification in dental assisting and experience with four-handed dentistry are preferred.