Full Time EFDA Dental Assistant

Kernagis Dental Excellence•Lithia, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We're on the lookout for a full-time Dental Assistant who brings great energy, works well with others, and is ready to jump in and make a difference. EFDA certification is strongly preferred! A Little About Us: Dental Excellence at FishHawk, we're a well-established private family dental practice in beautiful Lithia. Our doctors are fantastic, our team is tight-knit, and we've created a workplace where both patients and team members feel genuinely cared for. We take pride in the work we do and in the positive environment we've built together.

Requirements

A Dental Assistant who's passionate about helping patients and being part of a supportive team
EFDA and CPR certified
Flexible and available to work during regular office hours (including some weekends)
Detail-oriented, dependable, and always willing to help out wherever needed

Responsibilities

Getting treatment rooms ready and making patients feel welcome and comfortable
Assisting the doctor during procedures-setting up, suctioning, passing instruments
Taking great intraoral photos
Pouring, trimming, and polishing study models and creating nice-looking temps
Cleaning and polishing appliances
Keeping up with sterilization and OSHA protocols
Educating patients and answering questions in a clear, friendly way
Accurately charting treatment and services
Bringing a positive, can-do attitude to the team every day