Registered Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant Zellwood Integrity Dental - Zellwood, FL Part-Time with Growth Opportunity Pay: $20-$24 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications About Us Zellwood Integrity Dental is a new, privately owned dental practice in Zellwood, Florida. We are building our team from the ground up and are focused on providing high-quality, patient-centered dental care in a welcoming, professional environment. As a new private practice, we are looking for team members who want to grow with us and play an important role in developing the culture, systems, and patient experience of the office. We are seeking a dependable, motivated, and personable Dental Assistant who takes pride in patient care, works well as part of a team, and is excited about joining a growing privately owned practice. Initial Office Schedule Our initial clinical schedule will be: Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM This position is ideal for someone interested in joining a new practice at the beginning and growing with the office as our patient base and operating schedule expand. Responsibilities As a Dental Assistant, you will work closely with the dentist and clinical team to provide excellent patient care and keep the clinical area running efficiently. Responsibilities include: Assist the dentist during examinations and dental procedures Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, materials, and equipment Provide four-handed chairside assistance Take digital dental X-rays and intraoral images when properly certified Assist with restorative procedures, crowns, bridges, root canals, extractions, implants, and other general dentistry procedures Sterilize and disinfect instruments and treatment rooms according to infection-control protocols Maintain proper sterilization records and clinical organization Review patient medical histories and prepare patients for treatment Explain procedures and post-operative instructions to patients Take impressions and perform expanded duties when appropriately trained and certified Maintain dental supplies and notify management when inventory needs to be reordered Keep operatories clean, stocked, and ready for patients Assist with end-of-day cleaning, disinfection, organization, and resetting of treatment rooms and clinical areas so the office is prepared for the next business day Help maintain accurate clinical documentation Assist with laboratory cases and communication when needed Support the front office and other team members when necessary Help create a positive, professional, and welcoming experience for every patient Qualifications Preferred qualifications: Previous dental assisting experience EFDA certification or expanded-functions training Dental radiography/X-ray certification CPR/BLS certification Experience with digital dentistry and dental imaging Experience assisting with general dentistry procedures Familiarity with dental practice-management software; Open Dental experience is a plus Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus We are willing to consider candidates with less experience who demonstrate a strong work ethic, professionalism, dependability, and willingness to learn. What We Are Looking For The ideal candidate is: Friendly and compassionate with patients Reliable and punctual Organized and detail-oriented Comfortable working in a busy clinical environment Able to anticipate the dentist's needs during procedures Willing to learn and take on additional responsibilities A strong team player Professional in appearance and communication Interested in helping build and grow a new private dental practice Compensation $20-$24 per hour , based on dental assisting experience, certifications, expanded-function capabilities, and overall qualifications. Highly qualified candidates with strong experience, EFDA credentials, radiography certification, and the ability to independently manage clinical workflows may be considered at the higher end of the range. Why Join Zellwood Integrity Dental? This is an opportunity to join a new, privately owned dental practice from the beginning and become an important part of building our team and culture. Unlike joining an established large office, you will have the opportunity to grow alongside the practice, contribute ideas, help establish clinical systems, and become a key member of the team as the office expands. We value: Excellent patient care Teamwork Professionalism Reliability A positive work environment Long-term growth #J-18808-Ljbffr ZELLWOOD INTEGRITY DENTAL PA