Dental Assistant

Overview

At Bright Now! Dental, supported by Smile Brands, we believe that every patient deserves access to quality, compassionate dental care - and that starts with a supportive, positive, and fun workplace. Our Tampa team is growing, and we're looking for an experienced Oral Surgery Dental Assistant who is passionate about providing excellent patient care and supporting life‑changing surgical procedures. As an Oral Surgery Dental Assistant, you'll work closely with our Oral Surgeon and clinical team to deliver an exceptional experience before, during, and after surgical procedures.

You'll ensure patients feel comfortable and confident while maintaining a safe, efficient, and compliant surgical environment.

1x a month Mon - Tue / 2X a month Wed

• Prepare and set up the operatory for oral surgery procedures (extractions, implants, bone grafts, biopsies, etc.)
• Assist the oral surgeon chairside with suctioning, passing instruments, and anticipating procedural needs
• Monitor patient vitals and support sedation or anesthesia protocols as needed
• Provide detailed post‑operative instructions and ensure patients understand follow‑up care
• Take and process digital X‑rays and imaging required for surgical planning
• Maintain proper sterilization, infection control, and OSHA/HIPAA compliance
• Manage and order surgical supplies and maintain operatory organization
• Accurately chart procedures, treatment notes, and patient history in the dental software
• Collaborate with front office and clinical teams to ensure seamless patient care and scheduling

• EFDA
• Valid Radiography (X‑ray) Certification
• Current CPR/BLS Certification

$25-$26/hour

Benefits are determined by employment status/hours worked and include paid time off ("PTO"), health, dental, vision, health savings account, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, employee discount programs, pet insurance, and a 401k plan.

Smile Brands supports over 650 affiliated dental practices across 28 states all focused on a single mission of delivering Smiles For Everyone!® Smiles for patients, providers, employees, and community partners. Everyone. Our growing portfolio of affiliated dental brands and practice models range from large regional brands to uniquely branded local practices. This role is associated with the affiliated dental office listed at the top of the job posting on our career site.

Smile Brands Inc. and all Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), protected hair style and texture (The CROWN Act), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

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