RDA/DENTAL ASSISTANCE

Mobile Dental Assistant (EFDA)

Tampa Family Health Centers (TFHC)

At Tampa Family Health Centers, healthcare is more than a serviceit is our mission. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we provide high-quality, compassionate, and accessible healthcare to culturally diverse communities throughout Hillsborough County.

Joining TFHC means becoming part of a mission-driven organization where your work directly supports patient-centered care and expands access for individuals and families across the Tampa Bay area.

Tampa Family Health Centers is seeking a Mobile Dental Assistant (EFDA) to support dental services provided through our mobile dental unit and community outreach programs.

This position combines dental assisting responsibilities with administrative and front-desk support. The Mobile Dental Assistant will provide chairside assistance, prepare and maintain the mobile clinical environment, assist patients with registration and scheduling, and help coordinate the daily operations of the mobile unit.

Provide chairside assistance to dentists and dental hygienists during general dental procedures

Prepare treatment areas, instruments, equipment, and materials before patient appointments

Sterilize instruments and maintain infection-control standards within the mobile dental unit

Assist with setting up and closing down the mobile unit at community locations and outreach events

Safely drive and transport the mobile dental unit or other TFHC vehicles as assigned

Complete required vehicle inspections and promptly report any maintenance or safety concerns

Support patient registration, check-in, check-out, and appointment scheduling

Submit preauthorizations and maintain accurate clinical and administrative documentation

Assist with dental referrals, treatment coordination, and patient follow-up

Coordinate dental laboratory case pickups, deliveries, and documentation

Monitor clinical and administrative supplies and assist with inventory management

Maintain an organized, professional, and welcoming mobile clinic environment

Enter and review information within the electronic medical record

Travel throughout Hillsborough County based on the mobile unit schedule

Represent TFHC professionally during community events and outreach activities

Perform additional clinical, administrative, and front-desk duties as assigned

High school diploma or GED required

Graduate of an accredited Dental Assistant program

Current Florida Expanded Functions Dental Assistant certification required

Current Dental Radiology certification required

Ability and willingness to drive TFHC vehicles as assigned (mobile dental unit bus)

Previous dental front-office or administrative experience is preferred

Proficiency with the EPIC electronic medical record system is a plus

Strong chairside dental assisting skills

Comfort performing both clinical and administrative responsibilities

Ability to manage patient registration, scheduling, and documentation accurately

Ability to follow clinical, safety, and infection-control procedures

Ability to work independently while remaining connected to the larger dental team

Flexibility to adapt to changing mobile unit schedules and community locations

Primarily based within a mobile dental unit and community outreach environment, or at an onsite health center

Regular travel throughout Tampa and Hillsborough County

Combination of clinical dental assisting and administrative front-desk duties

May require working at community events, schools, partner locations, or TFHC health centers

Requires the ability to enter and exit the mobile unit regularly and assist with equipment and supply setup

TFHC offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life, disability, and AD&D insurance
• Seven paid company holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• This is an opportunity to combine your dental assisting experience, administrative skills, and interest in community outreach. As a Mobile Dental Assistant, you will help bring essential oral healthcare directly to patients who may otherwise experience barriers to receiving care.

You will join a collaborative, mission-driven team dedicated to expanding access, improving oral health, and making a meaningful difference throughout the Tampa Bay community.

If you are passionate about patient care, comfortable balancing clinical and administrative responsibilities, and interested in supporting dental services throughout the community, we encourage you to apply and join Tampa Family Health Centers.

Please note that employee's initial training schedule may differ from the regular schedule of the position. All new hires, including part-time employees, must be available for up to 40 hours of in-person, on-site training during their first week. Additional Mandatory training may continue for approximately two to three weeks, depending on the position and training requirements. Training may take place at a TFHC location other than the employees assigned work location.

Tampa Family Health Centers