Dental Surgical Assistant - Flexible Schedule & Growth

Dentalspecialtyflorida; Florida; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental services

Life insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Palmetto Center for Dental Specialties in Hialeah, FL is seeking a Surgical Dental Assistant to support the clinical team with high-quality patient care. You will prepare treatment rooms, assist during procedures, and help educate patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care.

The role requires prior dental assisting experience, X-ray certification, and a commitment to infection control and safety in a modern dental office. Apply with your CV today.

Qualifications

• Completion of a one-year certified dental assistant program or six months on-the-job-experience (with supporting documentation)
• X-Ray certification
• Nitrous Oxide certification is highly recommended
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Dental Assistants are also expected to maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA, CPR, and infection control training as required by law.

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.

Skills

Patient care

Sterilization

CPR certification

Education

One-year certified dental assistant program

Six months on-the-job-experience

X-Ray certification

Nitrous Oxide certification

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

X-Ray equipment

Impressions / study models

Job description

Palmetto Center for Dental Specialties in Hialeah, FL is seeking a Surgical Dental Assistant to support the clinical team with high-quality patient care. You will prepare treatment rooms, assist during procedures, and help educate patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care.

The role requires prior dental assisting experience, X-ray certification, and a commitment to infection control and safety in a modern dental office. Apply with your CV today.