What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Melanie Pugh DMD PA?
Job Summary
Melanie Pugh DMD PA is a fee-for-service dental practice in Bonita Springs, and our busy season needs great hands. You will assist our doctors chairside, keep our rooms and sterilization running smoothly, and help patients feel comfortable and informed. Bilingual English and Spanish candidates strongly preferred.
Duties
- Provide chairside assisting, including four-handed dentistry, for comprehensive, cosmetic, and restorative care
- Prepare treatment rooms and process instruments following sterilization and infection control protocols
- Take dental X-rays as appropriate to your training and Florida requirements
- Update patient records and document care in [your software]
- Communicate clearly and warmly with patients in English and Spanish when possible
Experience
- Chairside dental assisting experience required
- [Florida certifications or registrations required]
- Familiarity with [your software] is helpful
- Dependable, team-minded, and comfortable in a fast-paced office
Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30.0 – 38.0 per week
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $26