Traveling Surgical Dental Assistant @ Dental Center of Kendall

Dental Care Alliance•Homestead, FL

18d•Hybrid

About The Position

If you have an outgoing personality with excellent communication skills, have dental knowledge and experience working as a Dental Assistant, we would love to meet you! Duties include but not limited to: Prepare patients for treatments, take records, impressions, or x-rays, select and set up instruments & equipment as needed, assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry to name a few. To be considered for this position you must be X-ray certified in the state of FL with hands on dental assisting experience. We are looking for a candidate to travel to our sister offices: Towncare Dental Associates of Homestead, Dental Center of Kendall & Miami Beach Dental Center. Mileage reimbursement included! As a Dental Assistant you are an integral part of care team in providing support to the office and assisting the professional dental staff with treatment. Support our mission to providing excellent dental care in the community and help us create more smiles and memorable experiences. Join a team that believes in teamwork and truly cares about their patients. Candidates must have prior dental assisting experience to be considered.

Requirements

X-ray certified in the state of FL with hands on dental assisting experience.
Completion of a one-year certified dental assistant program or Six months on-the-job-experience (with supporting documentation)
X-Ray certification
High school diploma or equivalent
Must be willing to travel (travel reimbursement included)
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, maintain patient confidentiality, and follow workplace regulations.
Maintain accurate patient records and documentation, including scheduling and patient intake (if needed)
Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory.