Dental Assistant - University Clinic: Patient Care

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

Job summary

Nova Southeastern University in Florida is seeking a Dental Assistant to support students, residents, and faculty in designated clinics. You will prepare patients for treatments, set up operatories, and assist with digital x-rays and impressions, while maintaining infection control protocols.

The role is non-exempt, hourly, and requires high school diploma or equivalent plus 1–2 years of dental assisting experience or completion of an AA Dental Assisting Program.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent with 1–2 years of experience as a Dental Assistant or completion of an AA Dental Assisting Program.
• Knowledge of infection control, OSHA, HIPAA, and four-handed dentistry.
• Experience with digital x-rays, dental impressions, and EHR systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance for students, residents, and faculty in designated clinics.
• Prepare operatories, instruments, and materials for scheduled procedures.
• Take and process digital x-rays and dental impressions.
• Obtain and review patients' dental history and health information.
• Maintain infection control protocols and OSHA compliance.
• Enter patient data into electronic health record systems.
• Monitor inventory of dental supplies and assist with sterilization.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Service Orientation

Complex Problem Solving

Judgment and Decision Making

Time Management

Active Listening

Speaking

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

AA Dental Assisting Program

Tools

Axium dental software

Job description

Nova Southeastern University in Florida is seeking a Dental Assistant to support students, residents, and faculty in designated clinics. You will prepare patients for treatments, set up operatories, and assist with digital x-rays and impressions, while maintaining infection control protocols.

The role is non-exempt, hourly, and requires high school diploma or equivalent plus 1–2 years of dental assisting experience or completion of an AA Dental Assisting Program.