Dental Assistant @ Towncare Dental of Forest Hill

Dental Care Alliance•West Palm Beach, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Towncare Dental of Forest Hill and Jupiter Dental Group are seeking a Dental Assistant to support the clinical team at practices in West Palm Beach and Jupiter, Florida. The role assists professional dental staff with treatment and helps provide a high level of patient care and satisfaction in a team-based environment. The position supports the practices’ mission of delivering excellent community dental care and creating positive patient experiences. Prior dental assisting experience is required for consideration. The Dental Assistant prepares treatment rooms, sterilizes instruments, assists dentists during procedures, and supports patients with comfort, oral hygiene education, and post-treatment care. The role also includes taking and developing X-rays, assisting with impressions, maintaining study models and patient records, and supporting scheduling and patient intake as needed. The assistant follows infection-control, confidentiality, and workplace requirements and helps dentists manage emergencies by maintaining CPR certification and ensuring emergency supplies and contact information are available.

Requirements

Prior dental assisting experience; candidates must have this experience to be considered.
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, sterilize instruments, and assist dentists during procedures.
Welcome and comfort patients and educate them on 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 dentists manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supplies, and an emergency telephone directory.