Biological/Holistic Dental Practice in the Lake Nona/Lee Vista are of Southeast Orlando is looking for a motivated and friendly team player to join our dental family. We do things a bit differently, but it’s still dentistry. We are a drama free office that has fun, and loves to make our patients feel like family.

We are looking for an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant to join our team full time. Surgical experience and Spanish a plus. We are a fluoride free, mercury free, mercury safe, metal free dental practice, that focuses on how dental health affects overall health. If you’re looking for a change of pace and a more health related focus, we might be a great fit for you. We look forward to meeting our new dental family member. Thanks for your interest.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers in the dental office
• Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
• Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
• Sterilize instruments according to regulations
• Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
• Undertake lab tasks as instructed
• Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
• Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
• Schedule appointments
• Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures

Skills

• Proven experience as dental assistant
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• Understanding of health & safety regulations
• Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
• Good computer skills
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Attention to detail
• Well-organized and reliable
• High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
• Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• X-Ray Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person