Dental Assistant Floater

Job post summary

Date posted: October 23, 2025

Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour

Job Description

Job Description

Position: Dental Assistant & Floater

Locations: Tamarac

Company: Friedman Dental Group

Friedman Dental Group is seeking a cheerful and dedicated Dental Assistant / Floater to join our team across our Coral Springs, Tamarac, and Plantation offices. We take pride in providing exceptional care to our patients and are looking for a team member with experience in the dental field and a genuine interest in helping our practice grow.

Job Duties

• Prepare and set up operatories for all dental procedures.
• Turn over rooms efficiently between patients.
• Seat patients and obtain consent forms as needed.
• Stock and restock instruments and materials prior to each procedure.
• Sterilize operatories and instruments according to OSHA and CDC standards.
• Monitor schedule changes and procedure progress to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Take radiographs and utilize dental imaging equipment.
• Assist the dentist during treatment procedures.
• Perform laboratory tasks such as pouring models and fabricating whitening trays.
• Send cases to dental labs and enter accurate return dates in the software system.
• Maintain a valid CPR certification.
• Act as a liaison between dentists, staff, and patients to ensure smooth operations.
• Answer phones, schedule and confirm appointments, and address patient inquiries.
• Greet patients warmly and professionally.
• Collect and record payments in the dental software system.
• Process financing applications as needed.
• Contact patients with unscheduled or pending treatments.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Practice Administrator or Dentists.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of a Dental Assisting program or equivalent on-the-job training.
• Current X-ray certification.
• Active CPR certification.
• Front desk/administrative experience in a dental office.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 year of professional dental experience.
• Surgical assisting experience (preferred but not required).
  
  

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to multitask and work well under pressure.
• Willingness to travel between offices as needed.
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary negotiable based on experience.
• Full-time position, Monday through Friday.
• Benefits include:
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Personal days
• 401(k) plan
• Dental benefits
  
  

Job Type: Full-time

Ability To Commute

• Tamarac, FL 33321 (Required)
  
  

Employment Type: Full Time

Years Experience: 1 - 3 years

Salary: $18 - $23 Hourly

Bonus/Commission: No