Dental Assistant @ Advanced Dental Care of Temple Terrace
About The Position
Advanced Dental Care of Temple Terrace is seeking a Dental Assistant in Temple Terrace, 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 during treatment, contributing to the practice’s mission of providing excellent dental care and creating positive patient experiences. Prior dental assisting experience is required for consideration. The role includes preparing treatment rooms, sterilizing instruments, assisting dentists during procedures, and helping patients understand oral hygiene and post-treatment care. The assistant also supports radiography and diagnostics, maintains accurate patient records, follows infection-control and confidentiality requirements, and helps prepare for dental and medical emergencies. The position offers flexible scheduling options, insurance and retirement benefits, continuing education and professional development support, and a modern office with advanced dental technology.
Requirements
- Prior dental assisting experience is required for consideration.
- 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.
- Ensure infection-control protocols are followed, maintain patient confidentiality, and follow 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.
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling options.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life insurance and disability benefits.
- 401(k) plan.
- Support for continuing education and professional development.
- Modern office with advanced dental technology.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
