PT Dental Assistant @ Advanced Dental Care Mandarin

Dental Care Alliance•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

Advanced Dental Care Mandarin is seeking a part-time Dental Assistant in Jacksonville, Florida. The Dental Assistant supports the clinical team and professional dental staff in delivering patient care and treatment in a team-based, patient-centered practice. The position involves helping provide excellent dental care and positive patient experiences. Prior dental assisting experience is required. The Dental Assistant prepares treatment rooms, sterilizes instruments, assists dentists during procedures, and supports patients with comfort, oral-hygiene education, and post-treatment guidance. Duties also include taking and developing X-rays, assisting with impressions, maintaining study models, keeping accurate patient records, and assisting with scheduling and patient intake as needed. The role requires adherence to infection-control protocols, patient-confidentiality requirements, and workplace regulations, as well as maintaining readiness to assist with dental and medical emergencies. The position requires completion of a one-year certified dental assistant program or six months of on-the-job experience with supporting documentation, X-ray certification, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Nitrous Oxide certification is highly recommended. Annual OSHA, HIPAA, CPR, and infection-control training must be maintained as required by law.

Requirements

Prior dental assisting experience.
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, comfort, and educate patients 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 the dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supplies, and an emergency telephone directory.