Dental Assistant - X-Ray Certified Patient Care Pro

Sanitas Medical Center; Plantation (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanitas Medical Center is seeking a Dental Assistant to prepare patients, sterilize instruments, set up rooms, and support dental hygiene tasks. A dental x-ray certification is required, and you will provide high-quality patient care throughout procedures and emergencies.

You will assist dentists and hygienists, manage patient records, expose dental x‑rays, and help with post‑treatment instructions. Proficiency in English is required, with Spanish and Creole preferred.

Qualifications

• Required education: Certification or Associate degree in an accredited dental assisting program.
• Required license/certification: Dental x-ray certification.
• Strong communication and patient care skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for dental procedures and assist during treatments.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments and prep trays.
• Assist dentists and hygienists during procedures and emergencies.
• Record patient treatment information and manage dental records.
• Expose and process dental x-rays and maintain x-ray equipment.

Skills

Dental assisting

Patient care

Infection control

English communication

Education

Dental assisting certification

Associate degree in dental assisting

Job description

Sanitas Medical Center is seeking a Dental Assistant to prepare patients, sterilize instruments, set up rooms, and support dental hygiene tasks. A dental x-ray certification is required, and you will provide high-quality patient care throughout procedures and emergencies.

You will assist dentists and hygienists, manage patient records, expose dental x‑rays, and help with post‑treatment instructions. Proficiency in English is required, with Spanish and Creole preferred.