Dental Assistant @ Advanced Dental Care of Venice

Dental Care Alliance•Venice, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Advanced Dental Care of Venice is seeking a Dental Assistant in Venice, Florida, to support the clinical team in delivering high-quality patient care and satisfaction in a team-based environment. The Dental Assistant supports the office and professional dental staff during treatment and contributes to the practice’s mission of providing excellent dental care in the community. Candidates must have prior dental assisting experience to be considered. The role includes preparing treatment rooms, sterilizing instruments, assisting dentists during procedures, welcoming and educating patients, taking and developing X-rays, assisting with impressions, maintaining study models, and keeping accurate patient records. The Dental Assistant also follows infection-control and workplace requirements, protects patient confidentiality, and helps prepare for dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification and emergency supplies and information. The position offers flexible scheduling options, health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance and disability benefits, a 401(k) plan, continuing education and professional development support, and a modern office with advanced dental technology.

Requirements

Prior dental assisting experience is required for consideration.
Completion of a one-year certified dental assistant program or six months of on-the-job experience with supporting documentation.
X-ray certification.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA, CPR, and infection-control training as required by law.

Nice To Haves

Nitrous Oxide certification is highly recommended.

Responsibilities

Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize instruments.
Assist dentists during procedures.
Welcome and comfort patients.
Educate patients about oral hygiene and post-treatment care.
Take and develop X-rays.
Assist with impressions and maintain study models.
Follow infection-control protocols, maintain patient confidentiality, and comply with workplace regulations.
Maintain accurate patient records and documentation, including scheduling and patient intake when needed.
Help manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supplies, and an emergency telephone directory.