Bilingual Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant – Florida Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

We are looking for like‑minded people to join our group practice whose vision is creating beautiful smiles while making lasting impressions and touching patients’ hearts.

• Work hours 7:45 am–4:30 pm (Monday–Thursday) with a one‑hour lunch;
  Fridays 7:45 am–3:00 pm. Will rarely exceed these hours.
• Health benefits and other benefits paid (working 30 hours weekly).
• 401(k) with up to 4% matching.
• Bonus program.
• Referral program.
• Monthly staff appreciation.
• Birthday appreciation.
• Opportunities to travel to sister offices.

• Provide superior chair‑side clinical support and assistance to doctors—including charting, patient education, operatory set‑up, and clean‑up.
• Manage patient flow; redirect efforts as needed, prioritize the next operating room for doctors, and update doctors on patient status.
• Welcome and greet patients in the reception area with a personal introduction.
• Take and process X‑rays.
• Perform patient hand‑offs.
• Enter and update patient treatment plans at the doctor’s direction using the operational system.
• Verify that the patient’s clinical service needs are met; take appropriate action when visits do not meet expectations.
• Escort patients to check‑out.
• Complete sterilization processes for equipment and operatory.
• Monitor laboratory cases and ensure they are ready for the next day’s schedule.
• Maintain emergency kits, first aid supplies, emergency medications, and oxygen tanks.
• Follow maintenance schedules for the processor, autoclave, and compressor on a weekly basis.
• Identify, report, and follow up on any maintenance issues in the office, including dental equipment and handpieces.
• Follow OSHA regulations and MFSD safety requirements, including compliance with HIPAA guidelines, CPR, X‑ray safety, and other required certifications and registrations.

• Education:
  
  High School diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Minimum 1‑year job‑related experience in a dental or medical setting.
• Mostly walking, talking, standing, and updating information in computer systems.
• Demonstrated positive attitude in challenging situations.
• Background check required.
• Bilingual is a plus but not required.

Entry level

Full‑time