Dental Assistant - FAMILY DENTISTRY - Boca Raton, FL

We are a patient-centered dental practice in Boca Raton dedicated to delivering clinical excellence in a warm, welcoming environment. We are seeking a compassionate, reliable, and self-directed Dental Assistant who takes pride in providing top-tier patient care. In this role, you will play a critical part in creating a reassuring, stress-free clinical experience. We are looking for an assistant who possesses a genuinely caring personality, strong communication skills, and the confidence to manage chairside flow and operatory readiness independently. Key Responsibilities Patient Care & Comfort: Greet and seat patients warmly, review medical histories, explain procedures with clarity and empathy, and maintain a gentle, reassuring chairside presence to ease anxiety. Chairside Assisting: Provide proactive, smooth four-handed chairside assisting across general, restorative, and specialty procedures with minimal direction. Must be able to make temporary crowns. Operatory & Clinical Flow: Prepare operatories ahead of scheduled appointments, anticipate provider needs during treatment, and ensure seamless patient transitions throughout the day. Sterilization & Infection Control: Oversee strict adherence to OSHA, CDC, and Florida state infection control standards, including instrument processing, ultrasonic cleaning, autoclave monitoring, and operatory breakdown/disinfection. Digital Imaging & Scanning: Capture diagnostic digital intraoral radiographs and assist with digital intraoral impressions/scans accurately and comfortably. Independent Operatory Management: Maintain clean, fully stocked treatment rooms, track clinical inventory and lab cases to ensure all prosthetics are on-site prior to patient arrival. Post-Operative Guidance: Deliver clear, supportive post-operative instructions to patients and accurately document clinical notes in the practice management software. Qualifications & Skills Certification/Licensure: Florida Expanded Duties Dental Assistant (EDDA) certificate and active Florida Dental Radiographer certification. Personality & Demeanor: Naturally kind, patient, and empathetic, with high emotional intelligence and active listening skills. Autonomy: Strong organizational abilities and initiative—capable of managing operatory prep, instrument turnaround, and daily pacing independently. Technical Proficiency: Experience with modern digital sensors, intraoral cameras, and practice management software (e.g., Open Dental, Dentrix, or Eaglesoft). Compliance: CPR/BLS certification required. Job Type: Part-time Pay: $23.00 - $27.00 per hour Benefits: Employee discount Paid time off Ability to Commute: Boca Raton, FL 33433 (Required) Work Location: In person

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