Dental Assistant: Patient-Centered Team Support

Florida Oral Maxillofacial Surgery; Port Charlotte (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with match

Bonus

Referral program

Monthly staff appreciation

Birthday appreciation

Travel to sister offices

Job summary

Florida Oral Maxillofacial Surgery is seeking a friendly, patient-focused dental assistant to join our team. You will provide chair-side clinical support, manage patient flow, and assist with X-ray procedures in a fast-paced oral surgery setting.

We value a great personality, teamwork, and excellent customer service. Benefits include health coverage, 401(k) with match, and a referral program, with opportunities for travel to sister offices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Dental Assisting Certificate and Radiology License preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of job experience; Oral surgery experience is a plus.
• Background check required.
• Bilingual is a plus but not required.
• Physical requirements: Mostly walking, talking, standing, and updating information in computer systems.
• A GREAT PERSONALITY!

Responsibilities

• Provides superior chair-side clinical support and assistance to doctors, including charting, patient education, operatory setup and cleanup.
• Manages patient flow and communicates status to doctors; prioritizes operating room schedule.
• Welcomes and greets patients in reception with a personal introduction.
• Takes and processes X-rays.
• Performs patient hand-offs and updates patient treatment plans in the system.
• Verifies patient service needs and follows up if visits do not meet expectations.
• Escorts patients to checkout and ensures smooth workflow.
• Maintains sterilization, lab supplies, and equipment readiness for next day.

Skills

Positive attitude

Team player

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Dental Assisting Certificate

Radiology License preferred

Job description

Florida Oral Maxillofacial Surgery is seeking a friendly, patient-focused dental assistant to join our team. You will provide chair-side clinical support, manage patient flow, and assist with X-ray procedures in a fast-paced oral surgery setting.

We value a great personality, teamwork, and excellent customer service. Benefits include health coverage, 401(k) with match, and a referral program, with opportunities for travel to sister offices.