Expanded Function Dental Assistant

Dental Care Alliance; Cape Coral (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dental Care Alliance in Cape Coral, FL is hiring an Expanded Function Dental Assistant to support dentists, prepare treatment rooms, and ensure smooth patient flow.

The role requires completing an accredited dental assisting program and Florida EF certification, CPR, and strong communication. You will work closely with the clinical team to deliver high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Accredited dental assisting program completed; EF certification in Florida or eligible.
• CPR certification and familiarity with OSHA/HIPAA requirements.
• Strong communication and teamwork in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Experience with chairside support, radiography, and instrument handling.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms and assist during dental procedures.
• Take impressions, place temporary restorations, and apply sealants or fluoride.
• Take and process radiographs; maintain infection control and sterilization.
• Update patient records and support front-office coordination as needed.

Skills

Dental Assisting

Chairside support

Radiography

Infection control

CPR

Communication

Education

Accredited dental assisting program

Expanded Function certification (Florida)

Job description

Company Description

Dental Care Alliance (DCA) is one of the largest dental support organizations in the United States, with more than 400 affiliated practices across 24 states. Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Sarasota, FL, DCA-affiliated practices offer a full range of services, including general dentistry, hygiene, pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, endodontics, periodontics, and oral surgery. The organization focuses on supporting clinical teams through ongoing training, modern equipment, and consolidated services such as HR, marketing, purchasing, insurance support, and integrated IT. Experienced Clinical Directors promote high standards of care, and affiliated providers are encouraged to focus on patient-centered treatment grounded in honesty, integrity, and compassion. DCA's collaborative culture and growth-oriented model are designed to create exceptional patient experiences and rewarding careers for dental professionals.

Role Description

The Expanded Function Dental Assistant role is a full-time, on-site position located in Cape Coral, FL. This role supports dentists in delivering high-quality patient care, including preparing treatment rooms, assisting during procedures, and ensuring efficient patient flow. Daily responsibilities include performing expanded function tasks as permitted by state regulations, such as placing temporary restorations, taking impressions, and applying sealants or fluoride treatments. The role also involves taking and processing radiographs, maintaining strict infection control and sterilization protocols, and organizing instruments and supplies. The Expanded Function Dental Assistant will update patient records, provide chairside education on oral care, support front-office coordination when needed, and actively contribute to a collaborative, patient-focused team environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency in clinical support for Dental Care and Dentistry, including assisting with a variety of general and specialty procedures.
• Strong understanding of Oral Care practices, with the ability to educate patients on hygiene, preventive care, and post-treatment instructions.
• Knowledge of and adherence to Sterilization and infection control protocols to maintain a safe, compliant clinical environment.
• Hands-on experience in Dental Assisting, including chairside support, radiography, impression taking, and use of dental instruments and materials.
• Completion of an accredited dental assisting program; Expanded Function certification in Florida (or eligibility to obtain) required.
• Current CPR certification and familiarity with OSHA and HIPAA regulations.
• Excellent communication, patient service, and teamwork skills, with the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced clinical setting.
• Strong attention to detail, reliable time management, and willingness to participate in ongoing training and continuing education.