Dental Assistant - Sterile Tech, X-Ray & In-Clinic Support

Orlando Health, Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Orlando Health, Inc. is seeking a dental assistant for our Downtown location. The role supports the professional dental staff with routine procedures, sterile setup, and patient care across the age spectrum.

The position requires a CODA-accredited program graduate, Florida expanded duties training, and current BLS certification. On-site hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, with responsibilities including radiography and clinical support.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of a CODA-accredited dental assisting program with expanded function training.
• Florida Board-approved expanded duties training program.
• Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider Certification.
• If assigned to Craniofacial Specialty, Florida Dental Radiographer license required.

Responsibilities

• Circulates during oral and maxillofacial operations and hands instruments to surgeons as needed.
• Assists in changing intra-oral and extra-oral dressings.
• Sets up sterile instrument trays for operations and ensures standard trays are ready for emergencies.
• Sterilizes and maintains routine care of clinical instruments, linens and supplies.
• Maintains a functional inventory of supplies.
• Performs dental x-rays.
• Documents services provided.
• Maintains regular, punctual attendance per Orlando Health policies.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• Assess data appropriate to the age-specific needs of patients in the department.
• Monitors vital signs as needed.

Skills

High school diploma

Dental assisting program

BLS/Healthcare Provider Certification

Attention to detail

Education

CODA-accredited dental assisting program

Florida Board-approved expanded duties training

Job description

Orlando Health, Inc. is seeking a dental assistant for our Downtown location. The role supports the professional dental staff with routine procedures, sterile setup, and patient care across the age spectrum.

The position requires a CODA-accredited program graduate, Florida expanded duties training, and current BLS certification. On-site hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, with responsibilities including radiography and clinical support.