Full Time EFDA Dental Assistant
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: At South Shore Dental Excellence, we're a well-established private family dental practice in Gibsonton. 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. What You'll Be Doing: 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
Requirements
- A Dental Assistant who's passionate about helping patients and being part of a supportive team
- 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
Nice To Haves
- EFDA certified
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
Benefits
- Competitive pay (plus premium pay for weekend shifts!)
- Great benefits
- A supportive team and a positive work environment
- Opportunities to grow and develop your skills
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
