Permanent Dental Assistant Job in Jacksonville, FL
Job Overview Privately and locally owned dental office located off Alta Dr. in NE Jax looking for an enthusiastic dental assistant to join our team. We are looking for someone with a flexible schedule as we offer extended hours for our patients. The ideal candidate is one who thoroughly enjoys dentistry and loves to provide care to others. **Guaranteed minimum 36hours/week** We offer great benefits such as retirement plan with employer matching, profit sharing, employee discount, uniform allowance and paid holidays. Pay is negotiable based on experience. www.northpointdental.com Job Type: Full-time Pay: $23.00 - $27.00 per hour Schedule: Monday to Friday No weekends Ability to commute/relocate: Jacksonville, FL 32226: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Experience: Dental assisting: 2 years (Required) Duties Preparing patients for dental work. Helping with infection control by sterilizing and disinfecting instruments, setting up instrument trays, preparing materials, and assisting with dental procedures. Assisting dentists in managing medical and dental emergencies when necessary. Assisting dental hygienists with procedures when necessary. Providing great patient care. Recording treatment information in patient records. Exposing dental x-rays. Giving patients information on dental hygiene, oral health care, and plaque control. Collecting and recording medical and dental histories and patient vital signs. Providing postoperative instructions as directed by the dentist. Caring for dental equipment. Capturing preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts. Ordering dental supplies and maintaining dental equipment inventory. Fabricating temporary restorations and custom impressions from preliminary impressions. Other job responsibilities as assigned. Physical Requirements: Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position Prolonged periods sitting and standing Must be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds at times Required: Certification or associate degree in an accredited dental assisting program. Dental x-ray certification. High school diploma or equivalent. Experience using computers for a variety of tasks. Good written and verbal communication skills. Consistently professional appearance and attitude. Able to provide great patient care. Helping with infection control by sterilizing and disinfecting instruments, setting up instrument trays, preparing materials, and assisting with dental procedures. Assisting dentists in managing medical and dental emergencies when necessary. Assisting dental hygienists with procedures when necessary. Providing great patient care. Recording treatment information in patient records. Exposing dental x-rays. Giving patients information on dental hygiene, oral health care, and plaque control. Collecting and recording medical and dental histories and patient vital signs. Providing postoperative instructions as directed by the dentist. Caring for dental equipment. Capturing preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts. Ordering dental supplies and maintaining dental equipment inventory. Fabricating temporary restorations and custom impressions from preliminary impressions. Other job responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications Proven experience as a Dental Assistant in a busy dental clinic environment with familiarity in general dentistry and specialized fields like prosthodontics or endodontics. Proficiency with EMR systems such as Dentrix, Eaglesoft, or Epic; strong medical documentation skills; knowledge of medical coding and records management. Skilled in chairside assisting techniques including four-handed dentistry, X-ray procedures, and medical imaging. Knowledge of anatomy relevant to dentistry along with infection control standards and aseptic techniques. Ability to interpret dental terminology accurately while supporting procedures involving pediatrics or complex restorative work. Familiarity with medical terminology related to dental assisting roles; experience working with pediatric patients is a plus. Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining attention to detail in recordkeeping and clinical duties. Embark on a rewarding career where your skills make a real difference! We are committed to fostering a positive work environment that values your professional growth while providing comprehensive training on the latest dental technologies and protocols. Join us to help transform smiles every day! Job Type: Full-time Pay: $23.00 - $27.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Bereavement leave Employee discount Opportunities for advancement Paid jury duty Paid sick time Paid time off Profit sharing Retirement plan Uniform allowance Work Location: In person
