Pediatric Surgical Dental Assistant

Sky Pediatric Dentistry; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sky Pediatric Dentistry in Miami, FL seeks a Dental Assistant to support dentists, residents and staff in the pediatric surgical and clinic environment. You will take X-rays, prepare equipment, assist with procedures, and help with patient care before, during, and after treatment.

The role requires EFDA certification or Expanded Duties, AED, nitrous oxide certification, and 1–3 years of experience. You will manage inventory, sterilize instruments, schedule appointments, and ensure patient safety

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Dental Assisting or EFDA certification.
• Expanded Duties Certification (EFDA) required.
• American Heart Association AED certification maintained.
• Nitrous oxide certification required.
• 1–3 years of dental assisting experience.

Responsibilities

• Assists dentists, residents and staff before, during and after procedures.
• Takes X-rays, prepares equipment, and tends to patients.
• Monitors inventory and replenishes dental supplies.
• Ensures patient safety and proper consent documentation.
• Sterilizes instruments and maintains infection control.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Clinical expertise

Problem solving

Education

EFDA Certification

Expanded Duties Certification (EFDA)

AED Certification (American Heart Association)

Nitrous Oxide Certification

Graduate of accredited Dental Assisting program

Job description

Sky Pediatric Dentistry in Miami, FL seeks a Dental Assistant to support dentists, residents and staff in the pediatric surgical and clinic environment. You will take X-rays, prepare equipment, assist with procedures, and help with patient care before, during, and after treatment.

The role requires EFDA certification or Expanded Duties, AED, nitrous oxide certification, and 1–3 years of experience. You will manage inventory, sterilize instruments, schedule appointments, and ensure patient safety