Dental Assistant

Evara Health • St. Petersburg, FL

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Dental Assistant at Evara Health is a vital member of the dental healthcare team, providing essential clinical and administrative support to ensure efficient and high-quality patient care. Under general supervision, this role involves assisting with dental procedures, maintaining dental equipment, and supporting patient administration and office operations.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Dental Assistant Program.
• Current CPR (BLS) certification required.
• Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) certification required.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of experience as a Dental Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance to dentists, residents, and students across a wide range of procedures including operative, preventive, periodontal, endodontic, prosthetic, and oral surgery services.
• Ensure the delivery of safe, aseptic dental care by maintaining a clean and sterile clinical environment, following strict infection control protocols, and properly preparing, disinfecting, and sterilizing instruments and equipment.
• Perform expanded duties such as fabricating temporary crowns and bridges, applying sealants and fluoride, taking impressions, coronal polishing, placing and removing matrices and gingival retraction devices, removing sutures, placing temporary restorations, and capturing diagnostic radiographs.
• Foster a welcoming and supportive environment by clearly explaining procedures, assisting with treatment plan discussions, and ensuring patients and their families feel informed, comfortable, and respected throughout their visit.
• Assist in scheduling and managing patient appointments in alignment with treatment plans, helping to ensure smooth patient flow and timely access to care.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation within electronic health records (EHR), ensure completion of patient forms and consent documentation, and support overall clinic efficiency through strong organizational skills.
• Work closely with dental providers, hygienists, and administrative staff to support seamless care delivery, stepping in to assist front office functions and patient coordination as needed.
• Participate in monthly inventory processes and help manage dental supplies and materials to ensure clinics remain fully equipped to serve patients without interruption.

Benefits

• 15 days of paid time off each year, with the option to cash out eligible unused PTO.
• 10 paid holidays each year, plus an additional paid day off to celebrate your birthday.
• Access medical, dental, and vision coverage designed to support you and your family, plus free healthcare services at Evara Health for eligible employees and dependents.
• Additional benefits and wellness resources are also available to support your overall health and well-being.
• Employer contributions of up to 4% of your salary toward retirement planning, along with guidance and resources to help you plan for retirement.
• Eligible employees can receive up to $1,500 per year toward continued education and professional development expenses, including tuition, licensure, certifications, conferences, and other approved learning opportunities.
• Quarterly incentive programs that recognize eligible employees for helping Evara Health achieve key organizational, team, and performance goals.
• Opportunities to build new skills, take on greater responsibility, and advance into leadership or other roles across Evara Health.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree