Dental Assistant @ Dental Associates of Kendall

Dental Care Alliance•Miami, FL

About The Position

Dental Associates of Kendall is seeking a Dental Assistant in Miami, Florida, to support its clinical team and provide a high level of patient care and satisfaction in a team-based environment. The Dental Assistant supports the office and professional dental staff with treatment, helping deliver excellent dental care in the community and create positive patient experiences. Prior dental assisting experience is required for consideration. The role includes preparing treatment rooms, sterilizing instruments, assisting dentists during procedures, welcoming and educating patients, taking and developing X-rays, assisting with impressions, and maintaining study models. The Dental Assistant also supports accurate patient records and documentation, scheduling and intake as needed, and compliance with infection-control, confidentiality, and workplace requirements. The position helps the dentist manage emergencies by maintaining CPR certification and emergency supplies and information. Candidates must have completed a one-year certified dental assistant program or have six months of documented on-the-job experience. X-ray certification and a high school diploma or equivalent are required. 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 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 the dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supplies, and an emergency telephone directory.