Dental Assistant

Full Time Dental AssistantAventura Dental Excellence is now seeking a Full Time Dental Assistant in Aventura, Florida!As a Full Time Dental Assistant, come join our community of collaborative, high-quality clinical, business and operations professionals.This is a wonderful location in Aventura with easy access to the practice, convenient parking, and a great team to work with!Full Time Dental Assistant Schedule with 60 minute lunch breaks:Tuesday 9:00am - 5:00pmWednesday 10:00am - 7:00pmThursday 9:00am - 5:00pmFriday 9:00am - 4:00pmOnce a month Saturday 9:00am - 4:00pm*Practice growing and may be open Mondays as wellFull Time BenefitsMonthly Employee Incentive Bonus401KPaid Time Off (PTO)Paid Company Holidays, Bereavement, and Jury DutyPaid Basic Life & AD&D insuranceMedical, Dental, and VisionShort Term DisabilityLong Term DisabilityEmployee Referral Bonus ProgramVoluntary Life, Disability, Pet & AD&D InsuranceAccidental Injury, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity plans with wellness incentivesAdditional BenefitsPatient-centric community approachWork/life balanceOpportunity for career growthProfessional development and support with continuing educationStrong business and operational teamsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees and their householdResponsibilitiesAssist the Dentists chairsideWelcomes patientsPrepares patients for treatments or checkups ensuring comfortSelection and setup of instrumentation, equipment and other dental materials as neededInstrument sterilization according to regulationsMaintains accurate patient recordsLab tasks as instructedProvide post-operative care instructionsMaintain clean and stocked operatoriesQualificationsActive Florida Radiation X-ray certification requiredEFDA Required but open to new EFDA gradsDental Assistant training/school certificationKnowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methodsUnderstanding of health & safety regulationsExperience with digital softwareExcellent interpersonal skillsEqual Employment OpportunityStar Dental Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.