Dental Assistant | Port St Lucie
About The Position
Affordable Dentures & Implants is seeking a compassionate, skilled Dental Assistant to provide patient care and chairside support in a specialized dental practice. The role offers experience in prosthodontics, dental implants, oral surgery, and removable prosthetics, working alongside experienced dentists and in-house dental laboratory professionals in a supportive, fast-paced, collaborative environment. Career growth and ongoing training opportunities are available. The Dental Assistant supports patients throughout their treatment experience, from check-in through treatment, and assists with clinical procedures and daily office operations. The role includes occasional travel for training and continuing education as needed.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Dental Assistant and X-ray certification where required by state.
- Strong communication and patient service skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment.
- Commitment to teamwork, professionalism, and compassionate patient care.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and sit for extended periods throughout the workday.
- Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds occasionally.
- Ability to work safely in a clinical environment while following OSHA and infection control protocols.
- Friendly, professional, and compassionate approach.
- Detail-oriented and highly organized.
- Comfort managing multiple priorities.
- Dependable, motivated, and eager to grow within a successful dental practice.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of dental assisting experience.
- Experience assisting with dentures, removable prosthetics, or dental implants.
- Experience taking denture impressions and wax bites.
- Experience assisting with oral surgery and extractions.
- Experience with prosthodontic procedures.
- Familiarity with dental practice management software and electronic patient records.
Responsibilities
- Deliver patient care and create a welcoming, positive experience from check-in through treatment.
- Prepare operatories, instruments, equipment, and materials before patient appointments.
- Assist dentists with denture procedures, dental implant placement, oral surgery, extractions, and prosthetic treatments in accordance with state regulations.
- Take or assist with alginate denture impressions, select impression trays, and prepare wax bites under dentist direction.
- Assist with denture insertions, adjustments, relines, repairs, and other expanded duties where permitted by state law.
- Educate patients about treatment plans, denture options, implant procedures, post-operative care, home care instructions, and financial packages.
- Obtain and accurately document patient medical histories, treatment information, and clinical notes.
- Take dental radiographs (X-rays) in accordance with state certification requirements.
- Clean, disinfect, and sterilize instruments and operatories in accordance with infection prevention and sterilization standards.
- Monitor inventory and assist with ordering clinical supplies.
- Support daily office operations and maintain a clean, organized clinical environment.
- Travel occasionally for training and continuing education as needed.
- Perform additional duties to support patient care and office success.
Benefits
- Career growth and ongoing training opportunities
- Opportunity to work alongside experienced dentists and dental laboratory professionals
- Collaborative, team-focused work environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
