Dental Assistant

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 current Walk 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 Nice 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr