Dental Assistant - Flexible Schedule & CE Support

Dental Care Alliance; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability benefits

401(k)

CE and professional development

Modern dental technology

Job summary

Dental Center of Kendall in Miami, FL is seeking a Dental Assistant to support our clinical team and deliver patient-centered care in a team-based environment.

The candidate should complete a 1-year certified dental assistant program or have six months of on-the-job experience, with X-Ray certification; Nitrous Oxide certification is highly recommended. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, and annual OSHA, HIPAA, CPR and infection-control training is anticipated.

Qualifications

• Completion of a one-year certified dental assistant program.
• Six months on-the-job experience (with supporting documentation).
• X-Ray certification.
• Nitrous Oxide certification is highly recommended.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Support: Prepare treatment rooms, sterilize instruments, and assist dentists during procedures.
• Patient Care: Welcome, comfort, and educate patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care.
• Radiography & Diagnostics: Take and develop X-rays, assist with impressions, and maintain study models.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure infection control protocols, maintain patient confidentiality, and follow workplace regulations.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation, including scheduling and patient intake (if needed).
• Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory.

Education

One-year certified dental assistant program

Six months on-the-job-experience

X-Ray certification

Nitrous Oxide certification

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dental Center of Kendall in Miami, FL is seeking a Dental Assistant to support our clinical team and deliver patient-centered care in a team-based environment.

The candidate should complete a 1-year certified dental assistant program or have six months of on-the-job experience, with X-Ray certification; Nitrous Oxide certification is highly recommended. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, and annual OSHA, HIPAA, CPR and infection-control training is anticipated.