Dental Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Dental Assistant — Fruitland Park Dentistry 

Location: Fruitland Park, FL (near Lady Lake and The Villages) 

Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday — 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. No evenings or weekends.

Pay: $22–$24/hour, based on experience

We're a small, privately owned practice looking for a Dental Assistant three days a week.

Our focus is restorative dentistry — crowns and bridges, fillings, root canals, dentures and partials . Most of our patients are longtime retirees who appreciate an unhurried appointment and a familiar face. 

What You'll Do

Assist chairside through restorative procedures

Set up and turn over operatories

Take digital X-rays, impressions, and scans

Handle sterilization and infection control (OSHA/CDC), including autoclave logs

Keep charting accurate and currentWalk patients through aftercare

Track supplies and help with routine equipment upkeep

What You'll Need

Florida Dental Radiography Certification (or able to complete it soon after hire)

Current BLS/CPR certification

Solid infection control knowledge

A warm, patient manner with older adults

N ice to have:

2+ years chair-side experience, CDA, EFDA training, or familiarity with Dentrix. If you have the right attitude and most of the skills, apply anyway — we'll teach the rest.

What We Offer

$22–$24/hour with regular reviews

A set three-day schedule with real time for the rest of your life

Modern equipment and a doctor who enjoys teaching

PTO/ Paid Holidays