Flexible Dental Assistant — Patient Care & X-ray Pro

Dental Care Alliance; Sunset Corners (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling options

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and disability benefits

401(k) plan

Support for continuing education and 1

Job summary

Dental Center of Kendall in Miami, FL seeks a Dental Assistant to support our clinical team with patient care in a team-based environment.

Responsibilities include preparing treatment rooms, sterilizing instruments, taking X-rays, assisting dentists, and maintaining patient records.

Qualified candidates have a one-year certified dental assistant program or six months experience, along with X-ray and nitrous oxide certifications and OSHA/CPR training.

Qualifications

• Completion of a one-year certified dental assistant program
• 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 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

CPR certification

Patient education

Infection control

Teamwork

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 operation

Job description

Dental Center of Kendall in Miami, FL seeks a Dental Assistant to support our clinical team with patient care in a team-based environment.

Responsibilities include preparing treatment rooms, sterilizing instruments, taking X-rays, assisting dentists, and maintaining patient records.

Qualified candidates have a one-year certified dental assistant program or six months experience, along with X-ray and nitrous oxide certifications and OSHA/CPR training.